What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, Senior Clinical Lecturer - Mental Health Counseling (78448) position at IONA UNIVERSITY?
The NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Iona University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position as Program Director and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Mental Health Counseling, beginning August 2026. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced clinician-educator to shape the future of a growing graduate program, lead a dedicated faculty team, and make a meaningful difference in the preparation of the next generation of mental health professionals.
The Program Director and Senior Clinical Lecturer holds a dual mandate: teaching graduate-level coursework and providing strategic leadership for the MA in Mental Health Counseling program. Teaching responsibilities may span experimental and quantitative research methods, substance-related and addictive processes, trauma-informed care, and community-focused health. Administrative responsibilities include curriculum development and program evaluation, course scheduling, faculty oversight, and student recruitment and retention.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching
- Teach graduate-level MHC courses aligned with expertise and program needs
- Develop new courses that reflect emerging trends in the field
- Advise, mentor, and support graduate students throughout their program
Leadership & Administration
- Provide strategic and operational leadership as Program Director
- Oversee course scheduling, curriculum development, and program assessment
- Support and supervise faculty, including adjunct hiring
- Partner with the Graduate Director of Admissions on recruitment initiatives
- Develop and implement student retention and success strategies
- Facilitate interprofessional collaboration across the School
Service & Professional Development
- Maintain active professional development and community engagement
- Engage in shared governance through committee participation
- Uphold ethical standards consistent with the counseling profession and Iona's mission
- Contribute to an inclusive, mission-driven academic community rooted in the heritage of the Christian Brothers
Qualifications:
Educational Qualifications & Experience
- Candidates must have completed a PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology or PhD in Counselor Education.
- Candidates should be licensed as a mental health counselor or psychologist in New York State.
- At least five years graduate level teaching experience in mental health counseling or psychology
- Demonstrated record of service and ongoing professional development
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to think critically, problem-solve independently and manage multiple priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Able to integrate clinical experience, teaching, and service, and collaborate with interdisciplinary faculty in the health science disciplines.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the mental health counseling profession through relevant professional memberships, professional development activities, service/advocacy, and scholarly work.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Program Evaluation experience
- SPSS skills, data analysis knowledge in Excel
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 : $75,000 - $85,000