Position Title: Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Education
Department: Education

Position Type: Adjunct

Reports To: Dr. Kerri Mulqueen

Salary Range Based on Experience:

• Instructor $1,969.70 per credit
• Assistant Professor $2,035.00 per credit
• Associate Professor $2,100.86 per credit
• Professor $2,166.72 per credit

Location: Riverdale, NY

The University:

Manhattan University is nationally ranked and offers degree programs in the arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,000 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 50 fields of study. It is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty members can thrive personally and professionally.

Manhattan University’s tree-lined campus is located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, adjacent to Van Cortlandt Park, lower Westchester, and New Jersey. Our New York City location offers easy access to all of the world-class cultural, artistic, educational, and business activities and is easily accessible via the 1 train.

About the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences:

The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is a vibrant, interdisciplinary community of student and faculty scholars working together to advance excellence in research, teaching, and learning. We combine Lasallian values with a person-centered approach to education to cultivate transferable critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills. Our students have the unique opportunity to scaffold their disciplinary passions on a strong foundation of the liberal arts and sciences to help them become successful, ethical professionals and community-engaged stewards of the future. Our 30 majors and 6 graduate programs prioritize building career-ready skills and include opportunities to engage with faculty in learning environments inside and outside of the classroom. We encourage students to study abroad in our signature two-week faculty led programs, conduct research projects with distinguished faculty members, pursue internships, and leverage all of the unique cultural experiences New York City has to offer. Approximately 85% of our graduates either find employment or enroll in a graduate program related to their field of study within a year of graduation.

Position Summary:

The Department of Education at Manhattan University seeks outstanding applicants for multiple part-time Adjunct Professor positions in our Special Education Master's Program.

This search is open to candidates specializing in all areas of Special Education with consideration given to those candidates with expertise in the areas of 1) literacy intervention 2) curricular adaptation and 3) adolescent special education

A Master's degree in Education or a related field is required, with a preference for candidates who hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or a related discipline. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and have a recent history of professional work in the P-12 sector working with special populations.

We seek faculty members with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, to attract and retain a diverse, talented student body. Manhattan University and its faculty view research scholarship and education as mutually supportive activities.

This position requires on-site, in person teaching during afternoons and/or evenings in the Spring 2026 semester.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Responsibilities:

• It is the responsibility of the adjunct instructor to provide content for and teach assigned courses. Courses that may be assigned include but are not limited to:

• Curriculum Adaptation and Content Strategies for At-Risk, English Language Learners (ELL) and the Disabled Student
• Practicum in Teaching At Risk, (ELL) & the Disabled
• Literacy Instruction for At Risk and Disabled Students

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Education or a related field is required, with a preference for candidates who hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or a related discipline. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in teaching and have a recent history of professional work in the P-12 sector working with special populations.

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.