About The Position
Lesley University's Department of Counseling & Psychology is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach GCOUN 6258: Consultation Skills for Counselors and Mental Health Professionals during the Spring Semester 2027. The course is offered as a weekend intensive and meets January 29–31 and February 26–28, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classes are fully in person and on campus. The course examines theory and practice of mental health consultation in settings such as schools, clinics, rehabilitation centers, community mental health agencies, and other behavioral health environments. Students develop the knowledge and skills needed to engage in clinical consultation, with emphasis on consultation models, processes, evaluation methods, techniques, and contemporary issues in the field. Lesley University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and offers graduate and undergraduate programs in education, the arts, and applied social sciences. The university describes its environment as creative and committed to integrating theory with practice. It also emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and equal participation in university life. Adjunct faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field.
- Successful experience teaching counseling at the graduate level.
- Experience teaching adult or nontraditional learners.
- Relevant professional experience in counseling, mental health, or a related field.
- Experience providing consultation in mental health-related settings.
- 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.
- Submit 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 for full consideration.
Nice To Haves
- PhD or terminal degree.
Responsibilities
- Teach GCOUN 6258: Consultation Skills for Counselors and Mental Health Professionals in the Spring Semester 2027.
- Teach the course in a weekend-intensive format on January 29–31 and February 26–28, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Support students in developing knowledge and skills for clinical consultation, including consultation models, processes, evaluation methods, techniques, and contemporary issues.
- Use learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning.
- Support students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs through student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
