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Assistant Professor - Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, and Special Education (CLLSE)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, and Special Education houses a variety of outstanding and nationally accredited graduate degree programs, with each culminating in a Doctoral degree, or master’s degree, or an advanced certificate, and most leading to New York State Certification. Our faculty are committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching and are recognized for their work with Bronx and urban schools, districts, nonprofits, and other community organizations, and strive to provide transformational learning experiences for our graduate students. They are experienced in meeting the needs of adult learners and are dedicated to mentoring, motivating, and supporting our graduate students through consistent advisement, engaging instruction, continuous program improvement, and career placement

The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, and Special Education at Lehman College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills for teaching graduate-level courses (on campus and online) in multiple facets within the Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling curriculum. Candidate may also be assigned to teach undergraduate courses. The candidate will share responsibility for program, committee, and department assignments, including administrative, supervisory, program and course development, CACREP compliance, and other duties as assigned; advise master’s students; engage in and maintain an active program of research and scholarly work, including professional publications and presentations; maintain professional identity as a Counselor Educator and serve on program, departmental, school, college, and university committees. Responsibilities include maintaining a teaching load of 18 credits per academic year, serving the Counselor Education: Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, the CLLSE department, the School of Education, and the CUNY Lehman College community. The teaching will include online teaching; however, this this is not a remote position. Faculty may assist in program and clinical coordination. Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP accredited program or meet CACREP standards through prior full-time faculty experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining a teaching load of 18 credits per academic year, Service to the college, university, and community is part of the mission, as is a clear commitment to student engagement, including advisement and mentoring. Scholarship and publication are also necessary elements of a faculty position.

Other responsibilities include:

• Collaborate across departments and/or schools.

• Assist with assessment, accreditation, and program development initiatives.

• Seek external funding for research and program improvements.

• Assist with seeking articulation agreements and educational partnerships with non-profit, community-based, and other organizations and/or institutions.

• Perform service to the college, school, and department through committee membership.

• Assist with program hiring, staffing, and mentoring part-time faculty.

• Participate actively in student recruitment, application, and admissions processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in Counselor Education or related degree, and/or a minimum of one full academic year serving faculty member in a Counselor Education program prior to July 1, 2013

• Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in counselor education, preferably from a CACREP accredited program or meet CACREP standards through prior full-time faculty experience.

• Demonstrated excellence in graduate-level teaching through in-person and online modalities.

• Experience working with diverse student populations. Strong commitment to social justice, anti-racism, and anti-oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Ongoing record of scholarship.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially as a team member.

• Current New York State license as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).

Preferred Requirements

• Experience teaching courses in research methods.

• Experience developing and/or delivering professional development workshops.

• Experience in assessment, recruitment, and/or advisement

COMPENSATION

$86,741 - $102,017

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

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

CLOSING DATE

OPEN UNTIL FILLED: The review of applications will begin on November 7th, 2025, and continue until a candidate is identified

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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

31150

Location

Lehman College