Job Description

The Iona University COAMFTE-accredited Marriage and Family Therapy Program invites applications for a one year full-time Visiting Assistant Professor for the academic year 2023-2024. The visiting assistant professor will have an annual contract to work with MFT graduate level student in the New York-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences for the Fall and Spring semesters. The visiting faculty member will have the following courses as part of their teaching assignment: Ethics, Law, and Professional Issues, Psychopathology and Systemic Diagnosis, Human Sexuality, Theories and Systemic Techniques and Supervision. Additionally, this faculty position requires an in-person presence and is not open to remote hire. The responsibilities of the position are as follows:

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as integral member of the Marriage & Family Therapy faculty team
• Provide instruction to section(s) of graduate marriage and family therapy (MFT) courses as outlined in departmentally developed, competency-based course syllabi (inclusive of holding classes as scheduled)
• Provide faculty mentoring to students completing MFT Capstone and academic advising of students
• Utilize a range of teaching and/or supervision strategies that support the presentation of course material, including (as appropriate), conducting live supervision through the use of live observational recording software, and the use of Medicat electronic medical records, Tevera students academic record platform and other instructional technology as needed
• Where appropriate, collaborate/coordinate with faculty assigned to other sections of a shared course to ensure consistency of content delivery
• Participate in regularly scheduled faculty meetings
• Participate and collaborate with the MFT faculty on Programs goals, activities and projects
• Uphold all professional standards as outlined in the AAMFT Code Ethics
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records relative to attendance, assignments, and grades; ensure timely submission of manual attendance records to Registrar
• When serving as a clinical supervisor, ensure timely and accurate sharing of information with the Clinical Director and Program Director, particularly in those instances where a student may be experiencing difficulty in the field site and/or course
• As needed, arrange to be available to meet with individual students outside of class for additional support/direction/clarification related to the course and its requirements
• Familiarize oneself with departmental, school and university policies that may have implications for course delivery (e.g., FERPA regulations, attendance policies, grading policies, weather-related closings, procedures for withdrawal, requests for incompletes etc.)
• When experiencing issues related to course delivery and/or student-related concerns, promptly initiate consultation with Program Director/Department Chair
• Maintain openness to incorporate campus events/activities into the course schedule as may be deemed appropriate by the program
• Utilize the colleges Peoplesoft System to record official grades (inclusive of mid-term and progress report grades when needed)
• Abide by and ensure compliance with all departmental and college policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• PhD or DMFT degree from an COAMFTE-accredited institution
• License to practice MFT (if applicable in the state within which he/she practices)
• AAMFT Approved Supervisor status or candidacy is required

Required Experience

• Minimum of three years post-graduate practice experience
• Applicants must have teaching experience with evidence of teaching ability and effectiveness
• Experience of providing mental health services for couples, families, individuals, and diverse client populations
• Commitment to fostering a strengths-based, culturally responsive/sustaining, and student-centered learning environment
• Familiarity or willingness to be trained in the use of instructional technology
• Prior MFT teaching experience at the graduate level strongly preferred

Required Materials

A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidate should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, Statement of teaching philosophy and the contact information of 3 professional references.

About Iona University/EEO language

Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of over 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science, and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a prestigious recognition awarded to just five percent of business schools worldwide. The Princeton Review recognized Iona’s on-campus MBA program as a “Best Business School for 2023.” Iona University also recently launched a new, fully online MBA program for even greater flexibility. In July 2021, Iona University and NewYork-Presbyterian announced the establishment of the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences, to be principally located on the University’s new campus in Bronxville, N.Y. Supported by a $20 million gift from NewYork-Presbyterian, the NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences offers a new vision for collaborative health care education, modern workforce development, and community care. On July 1, 2022, Iona officially changed its status from College to University, reflecting the growth of its academic programs and the prestige of an Iona education.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees including staff & administrative employees, faculty and student workers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, military or veteran status, alienage, citizenship, status as a victim of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, unemployment status, or other legally prohibited basis under federal and state law, or local ordinance. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live, in particular historically underrepresented groups.