"Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology"

Job Details

Position Description

Anticipated Start Date: August 24, 2026 (pending budget approval for 2026-2027 fiscal year)

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 innovative educators to join us for a one-year visiting position teaching in our Psychology program. We welcome applicants from all specialty areas that will diversify the expertise in our department; with special consideration for those with expertise and credentials in Clinical Psychology. Join us at an exciting time of growth. Our department offers three undergraduate programs (Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology) and three graduate counseling programs (School Counseling, Mental Health, and Marriage and Family), with seamless B.A./M.S. pathways between psychology and counseling. Our psychology program offers both B.A. and B.S. degree options, and we collaborate with the Biology program to offer a neuroscience minor. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Job Responsibilities

• Engage undergraduate students through creative instruction in both specialized and foundational psychology courses (teaching load: 24 credits per academic year, 4/4 course load).
• Guide student development through thoughtful academic advising and mentorship
• Support student success through retention-focused initiatives
• Enhance program quality by participating in assessment activities
• Collaborate with colleagues through departmental service and interdisciplinary initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology or related field; with special consideration for those with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
• ABD candidates will be considered if they are on track to complete their doctorate by or before the date of hire
• This role requires on-site attendance
• Experience in undergraduate teaching and student mentorship
• Commitment to inclusive teaching practices and student support

Supplemental Information

Please Submit:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (please include list of courses prepped and taught)
• Teaching statement
• Contact information for three professional references

The anticipated start date for the position is August 24, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.