"Adjunct Lecturer - Mental Health"

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Mental Health and Human Services degree program at Kingsborough Community College is hiring adjunct lecturers to teach required field internship courses. We are looking for dynamic, proactive, and innovative lecturers to support students in developing their social service skills and knowledge.

Field internship courses are practice-based learning opportunities hosted at a variety of non-profit settings in Brooklyn, New York as elder care, outpatient mental health, schools for children with disabilities, and community organizing. Approximately 10 students learn together on-site for 6 hours on the same day each week during the 12-week semester. (For example, a nursing home site hosts students from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays). The adjunct lecturer creates syllabi and materials, offers lectures, and supports the students to reflect on their engagement with clients and tasks. Some sites require adjuncts to collaborate with the organization's staff to create and supervise student tasks. We have existing sites and are open to new sites as well.

Performs teaching and related duties in area(s) of expertise.

Visa sponsorship is not availalbe for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Social Work (LMSW or LCSW preferred) or related field.

At least 2 years employment experience as a provider and/or supervisor in a social service setting

Supervisory, Group facilitation and/or Teaching experience required

COMPENSATION

$91.67 - $98.40 per hour.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 29674 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

January 21, 2026. Review of resumes to begin immediately; on-going to fill open positions.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29674

Location

Kingsborough Community College