About The Position
Lesley University's Department of Expressive Therapies seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach GEXTH 6416: Theories of Mental Health Counseling during the Spring Semester 2027. The course is taught in person on campus, with available sections on Wednesdays from 9:35 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. and from 12:55 p.m. to 3:25 p.m. The course provides an overview and critical examination of core concepts and clinical practices associated with major theories of mental health counseling. It explores how theory applies to clinical practice and supports students in beginning to define their own theoretical orientation. Lesley University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and offers graduate and undergraduate programs in education, the arts, and applied social sciences. The University emphasizes integrating theory with practice and fostering an inclusive campus community. Adjunct faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement; the posting directs applicants to a linked source for compensation targets.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling or a related field.
- Professional, clinical, or teaching experience in one or more Expressive Therapies specializations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of counseling theories and their application to clinical practice.
- Successful teaching experience at the graduate level.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- PhD or terminal degree.
- Experience teaching adult or nontraditional learners.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Teach GEXTH 6416: Theories of Mental Health Counseling during the Spring Semester 2027.
- Present an overview and critical examination of major mental health counseling theories, their core concepts, and clinical practices.
- Explore the relationship between counseling theory and clinical practice.
- Support students in beginning to define their own theoretical orientations.
- Support students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs through student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices.
- Use learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
