Clinical Lecturer (76761)

Position Summary
The clinical lecturer position is a 10-month faculty position that includes teaching 24 credits each academic year (fall and spring semesters) and service to the department and the university. Teaching assignments will be based on departmental needs as well as the expertise of the candidate. In addition to the responsibilities noted above, the position includes Graduate Coordinator responsibilities including playing a critical role in advancing student success, program coherence, and operational excellence within the graduate education program. Serving as a central point of coordination for students, faculty, and institutional partners, the Coordinator oversees graduate student advising, progress monitoring, and success tracking from admission through program completion. This position combines high-touch student support with data-informed program management to ensure strong retention, timely degree completion, and positive post-graduation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Service Responsibilities

• Full load includes 24 credits per academic year (fall and spring). Course remissions and a summer stipend will be provided for graduate coordinator responsibilities.
• Serve on university committees as well as provide service to the department

Graduate Student Advising & Support

• Serve as the primary advising contact for graduate students, including 4 1 students, providing guidance on program requirements, certification requirement completion (i.e. acceptable grades, fingerprinting), course sequencing, milestones, and institutional policies.
• Proactively support students through key transition points, including onboarding, candidacy, and graduation.
• Identify and respond to academic or administrative challenges, connecting students with appropriate faculty and/or EDU leadership, or campus resources as needed.
• Communicate regularly with students through targeted outreach, workshops, and advising communications to promote engagement and persistence.

Program Coordination & Operations

• As part of program onboarding, coordinate enrollment, registration, and matriculation processes.
• Support admissions and onboarding processes, including applicant communications and orientation programming.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, advising materials, and student-facing resources.
• Serve as a liaison between the graduate program and central offices such as Registrar and Graduate Admissions.
• Oversee implementation of university and department policies, including conditional admittance, pre-requisite completion, etc.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with department leadership to identify opportunities to improve student experience and outcomes.
• Contribute to initiatives focused on retention, inclusive advising practices, and program quality.
• Participate in strategic planning efforts related to graduate education and student success.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in education or a related field required.
• Teacher certification in New York State, with preference for special education, math, and/or literacy.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work with student data and academic information systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; commitment to student-centered and equity-minded practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education administration, graduate advising, or student support services.
• Familiarity with accreditation, assessment, or outcomes-based accountability frameworks.
• Proficiency with student information systems, CRM platforms, or advising software.

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000