Adjunct Faculty – Acupuncture – Psychology & Clinical Counseling

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Boston, MA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The New England School of Acupuncture seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high-quality learning experiences and evaluate students in the acupuncture program. The selected candidate will provide remote didactic instruction in Psychology & Clinical Counseling. This online, synchronous course meets Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. Eastern time, January 14, 2027, through April 29, 2027.

The course equips acupuncture students with skills in patient communication, psychological assessment, and counseling techniques. It emphasizes empathy, cultural humility, and interprofessional collaboration, and integrates mental health principles into holistic care. Students learn to address emotional well-being, support behavior changes, and navigate complex patient needs within their scope of practice.

The instructor will teach through Blackboard® in a synchronous online classroom, foster active learning, assess student progress toward course learning outcomes, apply grading policies fairly and consistently, and adhere to the course syllabus format and requirements. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Strong background in psychology and clinical counseling concepts and practice.
• Commitment to graduate education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact effectively with students, administration, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree preferred.
• Experience teaching online in a higher education environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic instruction through Blackboard® in a synchronous online classroom setting.
• Provide an engaging, active learning environment for students.
• Periodically assess students’ progress toward course learning outcomes, including their clinical application of course concepts.
• Apply grading policies fairly and consistently.
• Adhere to the NESA/MCPHS course syllabus format, including the course description, learning outcomes, attendance policy, assessment criteria, assignment deliverables, and timelines.
• Perform additional responsibilities assigned by the Dean or Associate Dean.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level