Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director, Mental Health Counseling (MHC) MA Program

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Counseling (MHC) MA Program at Yeshiva Universitys Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology seeks to hire a full-time Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Director to start Fall 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate training and supervision of graduate students. Strong preference is given to applicants with experience teaching courses in mental health counseling and/or in psychology and in program administration at the graduate level.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching required MHC courses
• Academic advising
• Curriculum development
• Duties related to college & program committee assignments

Experience & Educational Background:

• Strong track record of active training and clinical involvement
• Knowledge of mental health counseling accreditation standards
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas
• Commitment to working in a multicultural setting

Skills & Competencies:

• Record of teaching excellence
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity
• PhD
• Licensed (or license eligible) in New York State as a Psychologist or Mental Health Counselor and/or having a national counselor credential

Application Instructions:

Please upload a cover letter a Curriculum Vitae (CV) sample teaching evaluations if available and contact information for3professional references.

Salary Range:

Faculty salary: $85000 - $95000

Additional Program Director salary: $14000-$14000

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

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