Adjunct Faculty - GCOUN 6026: Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan; Fall Semester 2026; In-Person, On-Campus

Lesley University

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Lesley University's Department of Counseling and Psychology is seeking a highly qualified Adjunct Faculty member to teach GCOUN 6026: Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan during the Fall Semester of 2026. The course meets on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM and is conducted in person on campus. This course explores theories and research on cognitive, affective, moral, and social development from a cross-cultural perspective, addressing implications for understanding human behavior across the lifespan. Prerequisites include being a degree candidate in Counseling Psychology or having permission from the Division of Counseling and Psychology, Associate Director of Advising and Student Services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (required).
• Licensure in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a related field.
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in the discipline at the graduate level.
• A commitment to integrating social justice practices into the curriculum.

Nice To Haves

• PhD or terminal degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Teach GCOUN 6026: Developmental Psychology Across the Lifespan.
• Explore theory and research on cognitive, affective, moral, and social development from a cross-cultural perspective.
• Address implications for understanding human behavior across the lifespan.
• Integrate social justice practices into the curriculum.

Benefits

• Lesley University 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.
• The University prohibits discrimination based on protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment.
• Adjunct Faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

What This Job Offers

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