Adjunct Faculty - CSWRK 1150: FYS Prison Stories; Fall Semester 2026; In-Person, On-campus

Lesley University

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Lesley University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach CSWRK 1150 - First Year Seminar Prison Stories for the Fall 2026 Semester. The course will be held on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9:35 am to 10:50 am, in-person on campus. This First-Year Seminar course will engage students in a discussion about the experiences of incarcerated women and their lives, covering pre-incarceration, incarceration, and community re-integration experiences. These discussions will be blended with discussions about the first-year student's transitional experience. Students will learn about the experiences of incarcerated women while also experiencing writing their own stories. All First-year seminars engage students in inquiry that reflects the mission and values of Lesley University, encouraging reflection on the connection between the university and society and honoring critical thinking skills in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree (PhD preferred) with experience teaching in social work.
• Successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
• Experience in constructivist, inquiry-based learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.

Responsibilities

• Teach CSWRK 1150 - First Year Seminar Prison Stories for the Fall 2026 Semester.
• Engage students in discussions about the experiences of incarcerated women.
• Facilitate discussions on pre-incarceration, incarceration, and community re-integration experiences.
• Blend discussions of transition with the first-year student's transitional experience.
• Guide students in writing their own stories.
• Encourage reflection on the connection between the university and society.
• Foster critical thinking skills in a collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

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