Adjunct; s in MA Counseling

Position Summary

Campus

Title:

Instructor

Department: Psychology

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Part‑time Temporary / Starting September 2026

Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Psychology Department

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: The incoming stipend for 3 credits in graduate programming is $5,321.73–$6,141.27 depending on faculty rank.

The Psychology Department invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling Program, with course instruction starting September 2026. Candidates who are qualified to teach one or more of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Substance Misuse Assessment and Intervention
• Ethics and Standards in the Mental Health Profession
• Theories of Counseling
• Counseling Basics with Supervision
• Evidence‑Based Therapies in Mental Health Counseling
• Dynamics of Group Counseling
• Counseling Diverse Populations
• Counseling Challenged and At‑Risk Youth
• Principles and Practices of Psychological Testing

• At minimum, a Master’s Degree in Counseling or related field
• Ability to teach one or more of the courses listed above
• Teaching evening courses in‑person

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• License‑eligible in Massachusetts
• Experience teaching at the graduate level

Disability Accommodations: Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572‑8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.