Clinical Assistant Professor, Mental Health

The MA in Mental Health Counseling (MHC) Program at Yeshiva University's Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology seeks to hire a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor to start Fall 2024. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate training and clinical supervision of graduate students. Strong preference is given to applicants with experience in program administration at the graduate level.

• Management of the in-person and online Mental Health Counseling (MHC) programs.
• Teaching required MHC courses.
• Academic advising.
• Duties related to college & program committee assignments.

• Record of teaching excellence.
• Experience in administering counseling programs in both in-person and online formats.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity (publications, grants, etc.).
• PhD (Strong MA/MS candidates will be considered).
• Licensed (or license eligible) in New York State as a Psychologist or Mental Health Counselor.

• Strong track record of active training and clinical involvement.
• Knowledge of CACREP Standards.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas.
• Commitment to working in a multicultural setting.

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.

$65,000 - $91,800

Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology is located on Yeshiva University's Resnick Campus approximately 7 miles from Manhattan, New York.  Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology offers three APA-accredited doctoral programs: Clinical PsyD, School-Clinical Child PsyD and Clinical PhD with an emphasis on Health Psychology, as well as an MA in Mental Health Counseling, MS in Marriage and Family Therapy, and MA in Special Education. The Max and Celia Parnes Family Psychological and Psychoeducational Services Clinic is the training center of the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology and offers low-cost, state-of-the-art mental health services for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the Bronx and the Greater New York City area, especially those who cannot otherwise afford or access these services within the community.

Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University (YU) has a strong tradition of combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies, education, psychology, and more.

We are a leading global educational institution that employs 2,000 people across our various campus locations -- Wilf Campus, Beren Campus, Brookdale Center, Resnick Campus in the Bronx, the Gruss Institute in Jerusalem, the Boys High School in Manhattan and the Girls High School in Queens. From the distinguished faculty who teach here, to the dedicated staff, we work to fulfill our mission through all that we teach, by all that we do and for all those we serve. We seek to attract and retain engaged and committed individuals who contribute to an exciting working environment, where there is a sense of community and belonging, balanced with a significant cross section of people from diverse backgrounds working and studying together.

The University offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans, including immediate participation in the University’s retirement plan. 

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.