Adjunct Faculty - AINTD 2008: Lives in Context; Fall 2026 Term I; Remote, Asynchronous

Lesley University

1d • Remote

About The Position

Lesley University's Department of Social Sciences and Humanities is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: AINTD 2008 - Lives in Context; Fall 2026 Term I; Remote, Asynchronous. This course is a transitional seminar designed to prepare adult learners for academic and professional success. Students will define their personal and professional goals while exploring the foundations of adult learning theory and its relevance to their success. Students will be exposed to the availability of library resources and how to effectively utilize them for research and writing throughout the program. In addition, the course will focus on students’ personal experiences within the context of contemporary society. Through the reading and writing of autobiographical and biographical texts, students will examine how life themes and transitions are shaped by social, historical, and political realities. This introductory course is designed to help returning adult learners build a supportive learning community, develop strategies for success, and engage with Lesley University services and resources, including opportunities for credit for prior learning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Adult Education, Higher Education, Liberal Studies, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching at the college level, particularly with adult, transfer, or nontraditional students.
• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory and student success practices.
• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices.
• Experience facilitating reflective writing, discussion-based learning, and academic skill development.
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or terminal degree.

Responsibilities

• Teach AINTD 2008 - Lives in Context remotely and asynchronously.
• Facilitate reflective writing and discussion-based learning.
• Guide students in developing strategies for academic and professional success.
• Expose students to library resources and research/writing utilization.
• Help students examine life themes and transitions within social, historical, and political contexts.
• Build a supportive learning community for returning adult learners.
• Engage students with Lesley University services and resources.
• Support students in exploring opportunities for credit for prior learning.

Benefits

• Lesley fosters a highly creative environment in which innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.
• Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley.
• Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference.
• Compensation targets for this position are available via a provided link.

What This Job Offers

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