Assistant Professor of Counseling & Therapy / Program Director for Marriage & Family Therapy (Grad)
Salary
$95,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location
Manhattan University, Riverdale NY
Job Type
Faculty Full-Time
Department
Counseling and Therapy
Opening Date
12/02/2025
About the University:
Manhattan University is nestled in the historic neighborhood or Riverdale, close to dozens of restaurants and shops as well as Van Cortlandt Park, and is only 35 minutes from midtown Manhattan. Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees and faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.
Position Description
Anticipated start date: August 24, 2026 (pending budget approval for 2026-2027 fiscal year)
About The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences:
The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of student and faculty
scholars working together to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning. We combine
Lasallian values with a person-centered approach to education to cultivate transferable critical thinking
and scientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunity to scaffold their disciplinary
passions on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful, ethical
professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future. Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs
prioritize building career-ready skills and include opportunities to engage with faculty in learning
environments inside and outside of the classroom. We encourage students to study abroad in our
signature two-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects with distinguished faculty members,
pursue internships, and leverage all of the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer.
Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enroll in a graduate program related to
their field of study within a year of graduation.
Position Summary:
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Manhattan University invites passionate educators
and clinicians to join our community as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Counseling & Therapy and
Program Director of our Marriage and Family Therapy M.S. program.
Join us at an exciting time of growth. Our department offers three graduate counseling programs (Mental
Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, and School Counseling) and three undergraduate
programs (Psychology, Sociology, and Criminology), with seamless B.A./M.S. pathways between
psychology and counseling. All three graduate programs are 60-credit programs.
This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.
Job Responsibilities
Program Leadership
Teaching and Scholarship
Clinical Training Leadership
Requirements
Supplemental Information
Please submit:
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Reports to: Chairperson of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department
Manhattan University is an E-Verify employer.
Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.
Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Employer Manhattan University
Address 4513 Manhattan College Pkwy
Riverdale, New York, 10471