Temporary Core Faculty for Life Skills (Threshold)

Lesley University

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lesley University is seeking a Temporary Core Faculty for Life Skills to join its Threshold Programs. This role involves delivering life skills-focused courses to students in a small instructor-to-student ratio. The courses cover topics such as Community Navigation, Organization and Study Skills, Disability Community and Activism, Understanding Learning Strengths and Challenges, Medical World, and Apartment Living. The ideal candidate will have experience working with neurodiverse individuals, be adept at differentiating instruction, and possess flexibility. Lesley University’s Threshold Programs offer transformative college experiences for neurodiverse young adults, aiming to build strong independent lives and careers, supported by a lifelong network. For over 40 years, Threshold has provided a supportive academic environment, hands-on career training through internships, deep engagement with the Lesley community, and a lifetime support network. These unique programs empower students to develop essential independent working, living, and social skills, leading to richer, more purposeful lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, or a related field (required).
Demonstrated successful experience working with children or adults with disabilities.
Ability to develop and administer curriculum to students with diverse learning challenges.
Demonstrated success using digital technology to achieve program goals.
Experience working with neurodiverse individuals.
Ability to differentiate instruction within the classroom.
Flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

Delivering life skills-focused courses to students in a small instructor-to-student ratio.
Teaching classes that may include: Community Navigation, Organization and Study Skills, Disability Community and Activism, Understanding Learning Strengths and Challenges, Medical World, and Apartment Living.
Developing and administering curriculum to students with diverse learning challenges.
Utilizing digital technology to achieve program goals.