Senior Clinical Lecturer, Program Director (77873)

The Mental Health Counseling (MA) program within the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences at Iona University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position as Senior Clinical Lecturer and Program Director to begin in August 2026. The faculty member will have both teaching and administrative responsibilities. This includes teaching graduate-level courses including areas such as experimental and quantitative research methods, substance-related and addictive processes, trauma-informed care, and community-focused health.

Administrative responsibilities as program director will include course scheduling, curriculum development and program evaluation, oversight and support of faculty within the department, recruitment and retention of students, and overall leadership of departmental operations. Expectations include a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, a record of service, continuous professional development, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the School and University to enhance the visibility, impact, and reputation of Iona University.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in areas including, but not limited to, experimental and quantitative research methods, substance-related addictive disorders, trauma-informed care, and community-focused health.
• Develop new graduate courses aligned with the faculty member’s expertise and program needs.
• Advise, mentor, and support graduate students.

Administrative & Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight as Program Director/Department Chair for the Mental Health Counseling program.
• Manage course scheduling for both full-time and adjunct faculty across academic terms to ensure adequate coverage and program continuity
• Oversee and support faculty within the department, including hiring adjunct faculty, mentoring, evaluation, and coordination of instructional needs.
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and program evaluation efforts to maintain academic quality and alignment with accreditation standards.
• Support graduate student recruitment by collaborating with the Graduate Director of Admissions and participating in outreach activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to support student retention and overall student success.
• Facilitate collaboration across departments and participate in University initiatives that enhance the visibility, impact, and reputation of Iona University.

Service & Professional Contributions

• Actively engage in service to the School of Nursing Health Sciences and the University through committee participation and shared governance.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development in areas of teaching, service and professional practice.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional conduct consistent with the counseling profession and University values.
• Foster a respectful, supportive, and mission-oriented environment for students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Demonstrate appreciation for Iona University’s Mission and the heritage of the Christian Brothers while contributing to a collaborative and inclusive academic community.

Educational Qualifications/credentials

1. Candidates must have completed a PhD or PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology or PhD in Counselor Education.
2. Candidates should be licensed as a mental health counselor or psychologist in New York State.
3. Evidence of teaching graduate-level Mental Health Counseling courses
4. At least five years of full-time relevant academic teaching experience

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to think critically and solve problems independently
• Ability to be organized and work on multiple tasks
• 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

• Experience with electronic clinical management system (EXXAT)
• SPSS skills, data analysis knowledge in Excel
• Program Evaluation experience

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 : $80,000 - $85,000