Adjunct Instructor
About The Position
Iona University’s graduate master’s program in Mental Health Counseling is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach MHC 626, Community Psychology and Traumatology, during the Spring 2027 semester. The course explores mental health problems in the community; issues related to different types of trauma and their effects on individuals, communities, and culture; and therapeutic processes of recovery. The instructor will provide three hours of instruction per week: two in-person hours and one hour using online pedagogy developed by the instructor. Distance-learning materials must include substantial discussion and follow-up. The course meets Wednesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and runs from January 11, 2027, through May 10, 2027, the final day of the exam period. The instructor should be able to use Blackboard Ultra to support course delivery. The position includes instruction, assessment, student engagement, academic support, and compliance with university and department policies. Candidates should be dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values diverse perspectives. Iona University is a private, Catholic, coeducational institution founded in 1940, with more than 4,000 students and campuses in New Rochelle, Bronxville, and County Mayo, Ireland. The university values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Requirements
- Previous teaching experience in a college or university setting.
- Clinical experience in a mental health setting.
- Strong knowledge of clinical mental health.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proficiency in instructional technologies.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, or in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging instruction based on the approved syllabus, including lectures, hybrid class experiences, and practical applications of course content.
- Design and administer quizzes, exams, assignments, and projects to assess student comprehension and course progression.
- Create a dynamic, inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages participation, critical thinking, and application of course content.
- Foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values diverse perspectives.
- Offer regular in-person or virtual office hours for academic support, guidance, and mentorship as needed.
- Ensure adherence to university policies and department guidelines, including attendance, grading, and classroom conduct standards.
- Develop online pedagogy for one weekly instructional hour and provide substantial discussion and follow-up for distance-learning materials.
- Use Blackboard Ultra to assist in course delivery.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
