Assistant Clinical Professor in Couple and Family Therapy/Human Development and Family Sciences

Position Overview

The Department of Human Sciences in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University invites candidates to apply for a full-time (12-month) clinical-track assistant professor position in Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) in the Human Development and Family Science Program to complement and extend our accredited CFT PhD and CFT Master’s degree programs.

This position will begin in August of 2026. The CFT programs trains graduate students to employ foundational and evidence-based clinical practices in a variety of contexts, including at the OSU CFT Clinic which serves 200-300 clients per year, in established integrated health care settings (i.e., Nationwide Children’s Hospital, OSU Wexner Medical Center), and community mental health (i.e., Guidestone) settings.

The candidate is expected to teach master’s and doctoral courses in couple and family therapy; supervise master’s and doctoral students; develop graduate level courses; have an interest in conducting and overseeing clinical research at the OSU CFT Clinic; contribute to the ongoing accreditation of the master’s and doctoral programs; and participate in Department, College, and professional service activities.

Performance Objectives

• Instruct graduate level courses
• Supervise CFT students clinical work
• Advise graduate students
• Participate in the re-accreditation of CFT programs

Education and Experience Requirements

Required

At the time of appointment, candidates are required to have a doctorate in couple and family therapy/marriage and family therapy/medical family therapy, clinical member of AAMFT, and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor/Candidate.

Successful candidates must have a commitment to clinical training and supervision with couples and families. Candidates must have experience teaching and supervising and a commitment to advising/mentorship of master’s students.

Desired

Candidates with experience teaching couple and family therapy courses are preferred; with interest and/or experience supervising practicum and teaching telehealth, ethics, child/adolescent therapy, sex therapy, and

assessment and measurement are preferred but not required. Interest in program administration/leadership is also desirable.

Ohio State strives to become a global leader in AI-driven discovery ( and promote AI fluency for human thriving. Thus, candidates with AI fluency in the field of CFT or interest in the use of AI in the field of CFT are highly desirable.

Additional Information

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday . Application materials must include:

Required:

• Cover letter Curriculum Vita (CV)
• Statement of Clinical Approach and Supervision
• Statement of Teaching and Advising
• List of Three References (contact information only)

Application closes 3/15/2026.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Keeley Pratt ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair.

The College

The College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University is one of the best places to learn and embrace the human experience. We are known for developing Ohio's best educators, researchers, policymakers, exercise scientists, biomedical nutrition researchers, dietitians, financial advisors, event coordinators and other experts who improve society. The US News and World Report college ranking is No. 18 among 376 public and private universities granting doctoral degrees in education, tied with the University of California-Berkeley. The college ranks No. 10 among public universities. HDFS is ranked No. 6 among HDFS doctoral programs. The Nutrition PhD program is ranked No. 9 among all doctoral programs in Nutrition in the United States according to the last National Research Council rankings. The Kinesiology program is ranked No. 6 among 52 similar programs in the United States according to the 2015 rankings by the National Academy of Kinesiology. For more information, please visit

Department Information

The Department of Human Sciences is home to four core academic areas, offering both undergraduate and graduate degrees: Consumer Sciences, Human Development and Family Science, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Kinesiology.

In addition, the department plays a leadership role in Ohio State’s Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Nutrition (OSUN), and houses the Sport, Fitness and Health Program, an activity-based academic program providing classes to more than

8,000 Ohio State students each year. A strong partnership with OSU Extension enhances opportunities for outreach and engagement in the state of Ohio. Another important university partnership exists with Ohio State’s Discovery Themes, with an emphasis in our department on metabolomics.

The department has a faculty of 53 productive members, with grants from local, state, and federal organizations such as NSF, NIH, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Faculty also have funding from a host of industry- and community-based organizations. In FY 2017, Human Sciences had $3M expenditures from current awards and 14 new awards totaling $5.1M. Ten graduate majors and nine undergraduate majors are housed within the department; students may choose from 36 curricular options. In autumn 2017, 11,638 undergraduate and 584 graduate students were enrolled in departmental course work. In addition to our highly-qualified faculty, we have full-time staff members, lecturers and graduate assistants to support the department’s academic mission. These talented individuals provide instructional and academic assistance that is crucial to the successful operation of such a large unit. For more information, please visit

The Department of Human Sciences has a commitment to scholarship, teaching, and service that advances relationships, development, health, wellbeing, and economic vitality across a diversity of contexts and peoples. The Department values collaborative service and scholarship among colleagues in and across the College, University, and other relevant stakeholders. The Ohio State University has world-class array of resources and opportunities for new faculty, including the OSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic, Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy, Department of Defense Virtual Lab School, Schoenbaum Family Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Nisonger Center, Wexner Medical Center, and OSU Child Care Program.

The Program

The Couple and Family Therapy (CFT) master’s program and doctoral specialization is located in the Human Development and Family Science Program. The mission of the program is to train students to be excellent research clinicians for academic and research settings, who have a sustainable program of research in areas that move the fields of CFT and Family Science forward. The CFT doctoral program was recently ranked first in scholarly productivity (for faculty overall publications, and first authored publications) among COAMFE Accredited doctoral programs (DuPree & Bean, 2018). The OSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic is located on campus and is equipped with state-of-the-art research-grade clinical and supervision observational systems. Faculty have also developed clinical research collaborations with the Wexner Medical Center (family medicine, weight management and bariatric surgery), the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and the Schoenbaum Family Center.

The Human Development and Family Science program in the Department of Human Sciences was recently ranked one of the top Human Development and Family Science programs in the country. The Human Development and Family Science program offers Ph.D. ( and B.S. ( degrees in Human Development and Family Science. The program also offers an A.A. degree in Early Childhood Development and Education ( and a specialization in Couple and Family Therapy ( The program is composed of an internationally recognized faculty with active research agendas.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State University’s Shared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Columbus, Ohio

Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. A recent Gallup survey ranked Columbus the nation’s second strongest metro area for job creation, with research and technology institutions taking the lead. The Columbus metro area continued its steady growth as its population hit 2,021,632 in 2015, up about 1.2 percent from 1,997,308 a year earlier. The city’s corporate base and higher-education system draw people to it. The city is the 15th largest in the country; the metro area is 32nd. Explore the city of Columbus through this link.

The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.