Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Marriage & Family Therapy

Location: The KSAS School of Arts & Sciences, Manhattan University

Position Type: Adjunct

Salary Range:

• Instructor $1477.28 per credit

• Assistant Professor $1526.25 per credit

• Associate Professor $1575.65 per credit

• Professor $1625.04 per credit

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 Marriage and Family Therapy Master?s Program.

This search is open to candidates specializing in all areas of Marriage and Family Therapy with special consideration given to those with expertise in the areas of 1) working with diverse populations 2) social justice, equity and inclusion, and 3) using digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning, including teaching online.

Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) in Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related field. Candidates will demonstrate a proven commitment to teaching and advising master-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 Marriage and Family Therapy Program is a 60-credit program, approved by New York State since 2016. 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?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.

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: Family Therapy & Family Law, Techniques in Counseling & Therapy, Family Therapy Models, and Contemporary Couples Therapy.
• 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.

Qualifications:

• Must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent in Marriage and Family Therapy or related area.

• Hold New York State Licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist or related license.

• Outstanding clinical training, experience and supervision skills.

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.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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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