Adjunct Instructor (75183)

IONA UNIVERSITY • Village of Bronxville, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The graduate program in the MA in Mental Health Counseling at Iona University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach Master’s level courses in the program for the Spring 2026 semester. Courses include: MHC618 Understanding and Treatment of Addictive Behaviors, MHC622 Advanced Life Span Development and MHC626 Community Psychology and Traumatology. These are all 3-credit courses. The instructor should be able to use Blackboard Ultra to assist in course delivery. For each course, the instructor delivers three hours of instruction per week, two in-person hours and one hour delivered via online pedagogy that is developed by the course instructor. All materials delivered in the distance-leaning format must have a substantial discussion and follow-up. Courses will begin on January 12, 2026 and conclude on May 13, 2026, the last day of final exam period.
Course descriptions:
MHC 618 – Wednesdays 4:00-6:00 pm – Course explores the causes, manifestations, and treatments of addictive behaviors and substances abuse issues.
MHC 622 – Wednesdays 6:30-8:30 pm – Course explores the multiple aspects of human development throughout the lifespan, with a special focus on mental health at specific ages.
MHC 626 – Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm – Course explores the multiple aspects of mental health problems in the community, issues associated with a variety of types of trauma and their impact on the individual, community and culture. Therapeutic processes of recovery are explored as well.

Requirements

• Education: Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology (preferred) or in a related field
• Experience: Previous teaching experience in a college or university setting
• Clinical experience in mental health setting
• Skills: Strong knowledge of clinical mental health, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in instructional technologies.

Responsibilities

• Course instruction: Deliver high-quality, engaging instruction based on the approved syllabus, including lectures, hybrid class experiences, and practical applications of course content.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Design and administer assessments, including quizzes, exams, assignments, and projects, to gauge student comprehension and course progression.
• Student Engagement: Create a dynamic and inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages participation, critical thinking, and application of the course content.
• Commitment: Dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that values diverse perspectives.
• Office Hours: Offer regular in-person or virtual office hours to provide academic support, guidance, and mentorship to students as needed.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to university policies and department guidelines, including attendance, grading, and classroom conduct standards.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees