Adjunct Faculty - GEXTH 6102: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice; Spring Semester 2027; In-person, On-Campus

Lesley University

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lesley University's Department of Expressive Therapies is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach GEXTH 6102: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice during the Spring Semester 2027. The course is taught in person on campus, and two Wednesday sections are available: 9:35 a.m.–12:05 p.m. and 12:55 p.m.–3:25 p.m.

The course focuses on the theory and practice of professional standards and ethics as applied to clinical mental health counseling and advocacy. It addresses ethical standards of professional associations, including counseling and expressive therapies specializations, and examines certification, licensure, regulatory practices, and legal considerations.

Lesley University is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and offers programs in education, the arts, and applied social sciences. The university describes its community as committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and equal participation. Adjunct Faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement; the posting refers applicants to a separate link for compensation targets.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field.
• Knowledge of the counseling profession and the ethical codes of the American Counseling Association and American Mental Health Counselors Association.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices.
• Ability to effectively support students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs.
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or terminal degree.
• Professional, clinical, or teaching experience in one or more Expressive Therapies specializations.
• Graduate-level teaching experience, including experience teaching in the relevant discipline or subject area.
• Experience teaching adult or nontraditional learners.
• Relevant professional or industry experience in the discipline.
• Familiarity with the ethical codes governing Art Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, Drama Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, and Music Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Teach GEXTH 6102: Professional Counseling Orientation and Ethical Practice during the Spring Semester 2027.
• Teach one of the available Wednesday sections in person on campus.
• Address professional standards and ethics as applied to clinical mental health counseling and advocacy.
• Cover ethical standards of professional associations, including counseling and expressive therapies specializations.
• Examine certification, licensure, regulatory practices, and legal considerations.
• Support students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs using student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices.
• Use learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning.

What This Job Offers

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