Adjunct; s in MA Counseling-Law Enforcement & Mental Health Co-Response Concentration

Job Description:

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.

General Statement of Duties: The Psychology Department at Westfield State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach classes in the new MA Counseling Concentration in Law Enforcement and Mental Health Co‑Response, with courses starting September 2026. Candidates who are also qualified to teach one or more of the following are encouraged to apply:
Mental Disorder & Criminal Behavior;
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System;
Rapid Assessment for Mental Health Counseling Co‑Responders;
Crisis Intervention for Mental Health Counseling Co‑Responders;
Substance Use Assessment & Intervention; other courses in the MA Counseling program.

Required qualifications include:

• At minimum, Master's Degree in Counseling or related field
• Preference for those with experience or expertise in law enforcement and mental health co‑response, though relevant experience working with forensic populations will be considered
• Ability to teach one or more of the courses listed in the job responsibilities
• Teach evening courses in‑person

Preferred qualifications include:

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or in Criminal Justice
• ABD will be considered
• 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  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.

An online application is required and must include the following:

• Statement of teaching philosophy (with available evidence of teaching effectiveness)
• Copies of unofficial transcripts for all graduate coursework
• Two current letters of recommendation, one of which can speak to expertise in law enforcement and mental health co‑response or other relevant experiences. Please include contact information, including professional email address, in the online application so that referees can be asked to submit a confidential letter. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio‑based email address (e.g. ).

Inquiries about this position can be sent to Dr. Joseph Camilleri - jcamilleri.edu

Applications are due May 31, 2026

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