Adjunct Professor - MFT (80648)

Iona University’s New York-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing and Health Sciences invites applications for a part-time adjunct faculty in its COAMFTE-accredited MS in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) program. We seek a clinician-scholar with strong grounding in COAMFTE standards, demonstrated excellence in graduate teaching, and a clear commitment to social justice, student mentorship, and self-of-the-therapist development.

This position emphasizes teaching core clinical courses, such as Psychopathology, Research Methods, and Advanced Theories in MFT. The successful candidate will support students’ clinical, professional, and personal development as therapists.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach graduate MFT courses using departmentally approved, competency-based syllabi, including required clinical, theory, and professional development courses.

• Integrate self-of-the-therapist exploration into teaching and supervision, supporting students’ awareness of identity, values, emotional processes, power, culture, and relational positioning in clinical work.

• Utilize a range of teaching and supervision strategies, including live supervision, recorded session review, reflective practices, and instructional technologies including electronic health record (EHR) system learning management platforms.

• Collaborate with MFT faculty to ensure coherence and consistency across shared courses.

• Uphold professional and ethical standards in accordance with the AAMFT Code of Ethics.

Required Qualifications

• PhD, or DMFT from a COAMFTE-accredited program

• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), eligible for or holding licensure in New York State, New Jersey or Connecticut.

• Minimum of five (5) years post-graduate clinical experience as an MFT

• Obtain AAMFT Approved Supervisor status

• Prior graduate-level teaching experience with evidence of teaching effectiveness

• Demonstrated commitment to self-of-the-therapist development, reflective practice, and clinical supervision

• Commitment to culturally responsive, strengths-based, and student-centered education

• Experience providing services to individuals, couples, families, and diverse client populations

Application Materials

• Cover letter that explains your interest in the Supervisor role and what makes you a strong candidate

• Resume or CV

• 1 professional reference

• Proof of License certificate

• Proof of AAMFT Approved Supervisor, if applicable

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing, highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan, with campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and a new location in County Mayo, Ireland. With over 4,000 students, Iona offers small classes, engaged faculty, and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science, the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited), the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences, and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and U.S. News & World Report, Iona is nationally ranked for academic quality, social mobility, and long term return on investment. The University’s continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, service, and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. 

Salary : $1,593 - $4,781