"Assistant Professor of Counseling & Therapy / Program Director for Marriage & Family Therapy (Grad)"

Position Title:

Department: Assistant Professor of Counseling & Therapy and Program Director for Marriage and Family Therapy (Graduate)

Department:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Reports To:

Chairperson of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department

Salary:

$95,000-110,000

Location:

Riverdale, NY

Anticipated start date:

August 24, 2026 (pending budget approval for 2026-2027 fiscal year)

The University:

Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.

About The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences:

The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of student and faculty scholars working together to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning. We combine Lasallian values with a person-centered approach to education to cultivate transferable critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunity to scaffold their disciplinary passions on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful, ethical professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future. Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs prioritize building career-ready skills and include opportunities to engage with faculty in learning environments inside and outside of the classroom. We encourage students to study abroad in our signature two-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects with distinguished faculty members, pursue internships, and leverage all of the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer. Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enroll in a graduate program related to their field of study within a year of graduation.

Position Summary:

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Manhattan University invites passionate educators and clinicians to join our community as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling & Therapy and Program Director of our Marriage and Family Therapy M.S. program. Join us at an exciting time of growth. Our department offers three graduate counseling programs (Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, and School Counseling) and three undergraduate programs (Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology), with seamless B.A./M.S. pathways between psychology and counseling. All three graduate programs are 60-credit programs.

Responsibilities:

Program Leadership:

• Contribute to a program vision in collaboration with the Department Chair and Counseling and Therapy Program Directors
• Guide program growth through student recruitment and retention
• Ensure professional standards aligned with NYSED regulations
• Manage administrative aspects including scheduling and curriculum development

Teaching and Scholarship

• Educate future therapists through graduate-level courses across counseling programs (Teaching load is 21 course credits per academic year across Fall and Spring with teaching reductions for serving as program director)
• Create supportive learning environments for diverse student populations
• Advance counseling knowledge through an active research program involving student researchers
• Mentor graduate students through academic advising and professional development
• Contribute to our community through service initiatives

Clinical Training Leadership

• Coordinate practicum and internship experiences for student therapists
• Support students through their clinical training journey
• Develop community partnerships with clinical placement sites
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field with MFT expertise
• New York State licensure
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate students
• Experience in program leadership
• Knowledge of COAMFTE accreditation standards (preferred)
• Commitment to inclusive education and clinical practices

Please submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• Contact information for three professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.