Program Director, Couple and Family Therapy Program

Samuel Merritt University(2 months ago)

Sacramento, CAOnsiteFull TimeDirector$119,000 - $127,000College of Health Sciences

About this role

Samuel Merritt University’s College of Health Sciences seeks the inaugural Program Director for its Couple & Family Therapy Program. This full-time, on-campus leadership role will oversee the launch and ongoing development of the program, with an emphasis on meeting COAMFTE accreditation standards and aligning with the university’s mission to train compassionate, culturally responsive healthcare professionals. The position begins Fall 2026 and includes academic leadership, faculty mentorship, and program quality assurance.

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Required Skills

Leadership
Curriculum Development
Accreditation
Strategic Planning
Budgeting
Faculty Development
Clinical Training
Partnership Building
Assessment
Interprofessional Collaboration

Qualifications

Doctoral Degree from COAMFTE-Accredited Program
Associate Professor (3+ years) or Full Professor
Administrative/Leadership Experience in Higher Education
Strong Clinical Practice and Graduate-Level Teaching in Marriage & Family Therapy
Knowledge of COAMFTE Accreditation Process

About Samuel Merritt University

samuelmerritt.edu

Samuel Merritt University, based in Oakland, California, offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in the health sciences and provides enriching real-world learning opportunities.

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