Prospective Adjunct Faculty

Lesley University offers a wide variety of programs including on-campus, off-campus, and online delivery models.

Lesley College is our undergraduate school that offers traditional face-to-face instruction at our Cambridge campuses. We look for instructors who hold at least a master's degree in a particular subject area and are able to teach during the day. For more information about the programs offered at Lesley College please visit Lesley College.

The Art Institute of Boston is a professional visual arts school located in Boston, offering bachelor's and master's degrees in fine art as well as continuing and professional education courses and certificates. We look for instructors who have experience as professional artists and/or teach in art education. For more information about the programs AIB offers please visit AIB.

The Adult Bachelor's Programs offers the adult learner a variety of programs with flexible course schedules including nights, weekends, low residency, and online. We look for instructors who hold at least a master's degree and have extensive experience in a particular field. For more information about these program offerings please visit Adult Bachelor's Programs

The Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences (GSASS) offers a variety of programs including counseling and psychology, environmental studies, expressive therapies, international & collaborative programs and interdisciplinary studies (individually designed programs, creative writing and intercultural relations). We employ instructors who hold at least a master's degree. For more information about these programs, please visit GSASS site.

The Graduate School of Education employs per diem instructors with several years of K-12 and adult teaching experience to teach on-campus courses at our Cambridge campuses. These courses are taught in a variety of modalities including online only and hybrid (online/intensive weekend format). We look for instructors who have experience teaching online and face to face. Learn more about the GSOE.

Learn more about the Graduate School of Education programs:

• TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (PhD and EdD Instructors only)
• MODERATE AND SEVERE SPECIAL EDUCATION (WA State and MA)
• EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (MA only)
• ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (MA and NV only)
• CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (Language and Literacy)
• MIDDLE SCHOOL
• HIGH SCHOOL
• MATHEMATICS
• FIELD PLACEMENT SUPERVISION
• PhD PROGRAMS
• SCIENCE IN EDUCATION (Online only)
• CREATIVE ARTS IN LEARNING
• URBAN TEACHER CENTER [pdf]

OPPORTUNITIES

Middle School and High School

We are currently expanding our Middle School and High School pool of Adjunct Faculty. We are looking for regional oncampus and offcampus applicants for these opportunities. The courses include: Curriculum Instruction and Assessment in General Science; Curriculum Instruction and Assessment in Mathematics; Curriculum Instruction in History and Political Science; Curriculum Instruction and Assessment in English; Teaching English in Grades 8-12; Teaching History and Political Science/Political Philosophy Grades 8-12; The Middle School: Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction; Adolescent Development in Context of Families, Communities and Schools; Cultures of High School; The Middle School: Historical Context Promising Practice; Engaging High School Learners through Pro-Social Management; Equity and Achievement: A Sociopolitical Approach; Project Based Inquiry Science Teaching in the High School; Principles of Teaching, Learning Assessment in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom; Assessment and Research in and about Middle School Programs.

Technology in Education

We are additionally seeking faculty for our Technology in Education Program. This requires a PhD or EdD, for the following four courses:

ECOMP 5007 21st Century Teaching: Supporting All Learners on the Ability Spectrum
3 credits
This hands-on course teaches the application of technologies that support access to the general curriculum for all students, particularly students with disabilities and students who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Participants develop the knowledge and skills to support diverse learners, including: understanding the learning characteristics of these students, developing customized digital media, evaluating and selecting appropriate mobile apps, computer-based applications, and online tools, experimenting with and using assistive technologies, discussing research, policies, and national legislation that support these students in the classroom, and integrating these technologies into the curriculum.

ECOMP 6102 Classroom Assessment with Technology
3 credits
This course investigates uses of classroom assessments to make decisions about instruction and student learning. During the course, participants will explore a broad range of strategies, including: selected response assessments (such as multiple choice tests, extended written response assessments, and use of observation and personal communication. Participants will learn about the technologies that support assessment design, and they will use technology to design balanced assessments that both prove and improve student achievement.

CNSCI 6102 Physics of Forces and Motion
3 credits
Physics is a science of the fundamental processes of nature involving observation, experimentation and theory. Participants build their understanding of mechanical physics concepts and principles through guided inquiry. They investigate motion, forces, momentum, energy and pressure through observation, hands-on experimentation, simulation, video, graphical representations and discussions. Participants apply their new understanding to explaining commonplace physical phenomena. Prerequisite: CNSCI 5100. Note: This course is offered online.

CNSCI 6104 Investigations in Particles, Fields and Waves
3 credits
Participants develop their understanding of the physics of fields and waves through guided inquiry. They investigate electricity, magnetism, sound, waves and light through observation, hands-on experimentation, simulation, video, graphical representations and discussions. Participants apply their understanding of the physics that lay beyond the range of our senses to everyday occurrences and devices.

Urban Teacher Center Program

We are looking for individuals who are interested in working as adjunct faculty in Science, Math, Literacy, Social Studies, and Special Education for a new residency-based Dual Degree Elementary and Special Education alternative initial licensure program in Washington DC and/or Baltimore City. This is a partnership program between the Urban Teacher Center, Lesley University, and public school districts. The interdisciplinary, clinically-based curriculum has been designed specifically for this program. The focus of the course and clinical focuses on classroom students' learning, and using learning outcomes to inform instruction. Adjunct faculty provide residents after-school instruction, classroom supervision, and observation, and co-teaching/coaching support in schools. All adjunct faculty are mentored and supported full-time Lesley Faculty.

Residents in this program receive four full years of support. In the first year they are intensely involved in coursework and clinical application of coursework while serving as a part-time intern in a classroom. By year 2 they are a teacher of record and still participating in coursework after school. Year three and four they participate in minimal coursework, and receive supervision and support. Adjunct faculty have the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with residents, and to contribute to urban school reform.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you are interested in applying for an Adjunct Faculty position, please email a letter of interest including courses you are qualified to teach and a resume to: hirefac@lesley.edu.
• If you are interested or have any questions, please feel free to call 800.999.1959, x8207 and speak to Ellen Jackson, Director of Adjunct Faculty Training and Development.

Thanks in advance for your interest in teaching for Lesley University.

Lesley University proudly values diversity; therefore, candidates of all backgrounds are invited and encouraged to apply. Lesley University is an AA/EO Employer.