• Job Description

  Req#: 550939

  Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) is a unique and vibrant learning institution. It is a non-profit, regionally accredited college offering associate, bachelor’s, and master's degrees, with state-of-the-art campuses in the Financial District of Manhattan and the Hub district of the South Bronx. For over 50 years, MCNY has offered highly motivated learners a powerful model of Purpose-Centered Education that promotes personal transformation and constructive change in workplaces and communities. MCNY enrolls approximately 1,000 students annually into its accelerated degree programs with convenient onsite and remote schedules for added flexibility.

  
  

  Summary

  The School for Human Services at Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY) invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an academic appointment commencing in Fall 2025. The Human Services Program is designed to prepare professionals who are committed to social justice and equity, equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies in counseling methodologies, social policy, community advocacy, and organizational management. Faculty members engage students through rigorous coursework, interdisciplinary collaboration, and direct community involvement.

  Primary Responsibilities

  The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Deliver high-quality undergraduate instruction that aligns with the mission of Purpose-Centered Education.
  • Integrate students' fieldwork experiences, including professional employment, internships, and work-study programs, into the academic curriculum.
  • Engage in collaborative initiatives with other academic programs and faculty across disciplines.
  • Maintain a flexible teaching schedule, including daytime, evening, or weekend course offerings as needed.
  • Contribute to the academic and professional development of students through mentorship and advisement.
  • Participate in departmental and institutional service activities.

  Required Qualifications

  • Earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Social Work, Human Services, or a closely related discipline.
  • Demonstrated excellence in college-level teaching, particularly with non-traditional student populations.
  • Professional experience in social service provider organizations.
  • Familiarity with distance learning methodologies and instructional technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in a culturally diverse academic setting.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) or an equivalent advanced degree.
  • Established research agenda with a commitment to social justice, including community-based, policy, or action research.
  • Clinical expertise with marginalized populations, such as LGBTQ+ communities, immigrant children and families, and other underserved groups.
  • Strong professional network with the potential to support student recruitment and engagement.
  • Ability to implement innovative pedagogical strategies that address academic and institutional challenges.

  Qualified applicants should submit the following materials:

  1. A cover letter detailing teaching philosophy, research interests, and professional experience.
  2. A curriculum vitae.
  3. A statement of teaching philosophy.
  4. Sample student evaluations (if available).
  5. Contact information for three professional references who can attest to teaching effectiveness and scholarly contributions.

  Qualified candidates should submit their materials below or mail to Metropolitan College of New York, Human Resources, 60 West Street, New York, NY 10006.

  For more information about MCNY please visit the College’s website at www.mcny.edu

  MCNY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• About the company

  006892 Metropolitan College of New York, formerly Audrey Cohen College, is a private college in New York City.

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