Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Mental Health Counseling
Location: The KSAS School of Arts & Sciences, Manhattan University
Position Type: Adjunct
Reports to: Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department
Start Date: January 2025
Position Summary:
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Manhattan University seeks outstanding applicants for a part-time Adjunct Professor for the Mental Health Counseling Master?s Program.
This search is open to candidates specializing in all areas of Mental Health Counseling with special consideration given to those with expertise in the areas of This search is open to candidates specializing in all areas of Mental Health Counseling with special consideration given to those candidates with expertise in the areas of 1) ethical and professional training,2) mentoring students in practicums and internships, and 3) using digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning, including teaching online.
An M.S. in Mental Health Counseling or a related field is required, with a strong preference for candidates who hold a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related discipline. Candidates must demonstrate experience in teaching and advising master's-level students.
We seek faculty members with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, to attract and retain a diverse, talented student body. Manhattan University and its faculty view research scholarship and education as mutually supportive activities.
The Mental Health Counseling program is a 60-credit program (blended model with a mix of online, in-person, and hybrid courses), approved by New York State since 2012. Given an increased focus from New York State on social and emotional learning and mental health programming for students, agencies, and families, the roles of mental health professionals have never been more important. Manhattan University is well positioned to meet this call in developing mental health professionals. The Counseling and Therapy programs at the University have strong and intimate relationships with the surrounding communities in the Bronx in NYC, Westchester, and New Jersey presenting opportunities for collaborations around teaching, research, and service endeavors.
Manhattan University is a Catholic coeducational institution of higher learning in the Lasallian tradition of excellence in teaching and research, respect for individual dignity, and commitment to social justice inspired by the innovator of modern pedagogy, John Baptist de La Salle. Manhattan University offers degree programs in the liberal arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,500 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 40 fields of study and is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives.
Manhattan University?s tree-lined campus is located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, adjacent to Van Cortlandt Park, lower Westchester, and New Jersey. Our New York City location offers easy access to all of the world-class cultural, artistic, educational, and business activities.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Section II: Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to provide content for and teach assigned courses. Courses that may be assigned include but are not limited to: Techniques in Counseling & Therapy, Physical and Psychopharmacological Aspects of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Methods of Educational and Psychological Research, and Data Analysis and Report Writing in Educational & Psychological Research. Other classes (electives, special topics, etc.) may also be available to teach depending on the adjunct professor?s areas of expertise and the department?s needs.
Section III: Qualifications
Physical Requirements: Some light lifting associated with setting up computers, document cameras, or other hardware needed for conducting a mixed in-person plus remote class.
Salary Range:
Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a
university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V
About Manhattan University
Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Applicants from historically under-represented segments of the population are encouraged to apply, as well as those attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V
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