Associate/Assistant Professor/Program Director Line in Mental Health Counseling in The Department of

Associate/Assistant Professor/Program Director Line in Mental Health Counseling in The Department of Counseling and Therapy

FALL 2023

The Department of Counseling and Therapy at Manhattan College seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track Program Director appointment preferably at the Associate Professor level; candidates at the Assistant Professor level will also be considered. The start date is in August 2023. 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 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. in Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, Counselor Education, or a related field. Candidates will demonstrate excellence in academic research and a proven commitment to teaching and advising 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 College and its faculty view research scholarship and education as mutually supportive activities. Successful candidates must demonstrate research plans that integrate teaching with their scholarly interests. The successful candidate must also be committed to the teacher-scholar model at a primarily teaching institution. Manhattan College Counseling and Therapy faculty are expected to maintain high-quality teaching, an active and productive research program, and apply for external grants when appropriate. Administrative experience is required for the program director, who is responsible for leading the strategic direction of the program in addition to supporting recruiting efforts, advising, and scheduling among other administrative duties.

The next academic year is an excellent time to join the Department of Counseling and Therapy.

The Mental Health Counseling Program is a 60-credit program. We also offer students advanced certificates in bilingual and mental health counseling. 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 College is well positioned to meet this call in developing mental health professionals. The Counseling and Therapy Department has 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 College 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 College offers degree programs in the liberal arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The College 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 College’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.

https://manhattan.edu/return-to-campus/health-safety-guidance/employee-policies-documents.php 

Candidates must complete an online faculty application at college website and upload documents in one pdf. A detailed curriculum vitae, cover letter, teaching and research statement, and the names and contact information for 3 professional recommendations should be uploaded as .pdf documents via the on-line application. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 4, 2022 but the search will remain open until the position is filled. Please contact the department's Administrative Assistant, Deborah Pitula (dpitula01@manhattan.edu) with any questions.