• Lecturer - Psychology

    CUNY (New York, NY)


    Lecturer - Psychology

    FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

    Position Details

    The Psychology Department at The City College of New York (CCNY) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Lecturer to begin in Fall 2026.

     

    CCNY is a vibrant, diverse department located in Harlem, serving more than 2,000 undergraduate majors, with master’s programs in General Psychology and Mental Health Counseling, and an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology. Our undergraduate program has a longstanding commitment to training students from underserved and minority populations. Students in our CASAC program fulfill educational requirements for NYS certification as counselors of substance use disorder.

     

    We seek candidates who are committed to teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in our CASAC and master’s programs, with duties to include coordinating internship placements for students in these programs. In collaboration with the respective program directors, the Internship Coordinator's responsibilities will include outreach and communication with partnering internship/practicum supervisors, assisting students with securing placements, maintenance of records related to clinical hours, maintaining database of available sites, supporting students with troubleshooting, and ensuring that internship/practicum contracts are completed and mutually fulfilled.

     

    The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to teach and mentor CASAC and counseling students. Successful applicants will contribute through teaching and mentorship/advisement duties and will share responsibility for committee and department assignments, including administrative, supervisory, and other functions.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Education:

    Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + 3 years of teaching experience

    + Proven ability to mentor CASAC and counseling students

    + Strong communication and organizational skills

    + Commitment to supporting diverse, underserved student populations

    + Departmental service, including administrative, supervisory, and committee responsibilities

    + Experience mentoring/advising students

    + Experience coordinating internships/practicums

    + Ability to provide academic and career advisement

    + Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to Institutional goals

    + Ability to demonstrate teaching effectiveness

    COMPENSATION

    Salary Range: $81,688 – $86,721

    CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

    HOW TO APPLY

    **Only applications submitted through CUNYfirst will be considered for this position.**

     

    If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYfirst, please click on "Apply Now" on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.

    If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:

    + Go to https://cuny.jobs/

    + Search for Job Opening ID number: **31072**

    + Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

    Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

    1. Cover Letter

    2. Curriculum Vitae

    3. Statement of teaching interests and goals

    4. Teaching and peer classroom evaluations

    5. Names and contact information for three professional references

    CLOSING DATE

    December 3, 2025

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    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    31072

     

    Location

     

    City College of New York