Adjunct Faculty - CNSCI 4550: Natural Sciences Research Capstone; Fall Semester 2026; Wednesdays from 1:45 pm - 3:45

CNSCI 4550 - Natural Sciences Research Capstone

Lesley University's department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach CNSCI 4550 - Natural Sciences Research Capstone;
Fall Semester 2026;
Wednesdays from 1:45 - 3:45 pm;
In-person, On-campus.

Course

Description:

Students enrolled in this interdisciplinary course will complete a significant laboratory, field, or literature-based research project in science, mathematics, or mathematics education. Through their work, students will demonstrate the methods of inquiry, critical thinking, and problem-solving practices fundamental to the scientific and mathematical disciplines. Students will collect, organize, analyze, interpret, and communicate information using appropriate research methodologies and computer-based tools for data collection, modeling, productivity, and presentation.

Students will produce an annotated bibliography and a final paper, with different stages of proposals and presentations throughout the semester.

A successful candidate will have:

• A Master's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Mathematics or relevant field (required);
  PhD or Terminal degree preferred
• Successful experience teaching science courses at the undergraduate level
• Prior experience with academic research, research supervision, or thesis advisement for undergraduate students
• Experience in constructivist, inquiry-based learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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.

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 must be included for full consideration.