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

Adjunct Faculty 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;
Fall Semester 2026;
Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:30 pm (In Person, On Campus).

Course

Description:

This course is designed to explore theory and research on cognitive, affective, moral, and social development from a cross-cultural perspective. Implications for understanding human behavior across the lifespan are addressed. Prerequisites:
Degree candidates in Counseling Psychology or permission of the Division of Counseling and Psychology, Associate Director of Advising and Student Services.

Qualities & Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or a related field (required);
  PhD or terminal degree (preferred)
• 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

Why Lesley

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in the human arts of education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley 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  doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference.

Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.