Clinical Assistant Professor, Mental Health MA

Position Summary:

The Mental Health Counseling (MHC) MA Program at Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology seeks to hire a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor and program coordinator to start Fall 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate training and the supervision of graduate students. Strong preference is given to applicants with experience teaching online courses in mental health counseling and/or in psychology and in program administration at the graduate level.

Position Responsibilities:

• Coordination of an asynchronous online MHC MA program.
• Teaching required MHC courses online in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Academic advising.
• Curriculum development.
• Duties related to college & program committee assignments.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Record of teaching excellence.
• Experience in teaching counseling/psychology courses in online formats.
• Program administration experience.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity.
• PhD or PsyD.
• Licensed (or license eligible) in New York State as a Psychologist or Mental Health Counselor, and/or having a national counselor credential.

Skills & Competencies:

• 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.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a cover letter, a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a Statement of Teaching Philosophy (with teaching evaluations if available) along with contact information for 2-3 professional references.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $95,000

About Us:

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service. Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect. Every role at YU contributes to our broader mission of education, research, and societal impact, ensuring that all members of our community-students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends-are inspired to make a difference. We invite you to bring your talent and passion to YU and join us in shaping the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.