Core Faculty, Counseling and Psychology (Open Rank)
Company: Lesley University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 7, 2024
Job Description:
Core Faculty, Counseling and Psychology (Open Rank)
The OpportunityLesley University is seeking a core faculty member
to teach and advise students in the Counseling and Psychology
master's and doctoral programs. This position reports to the
Associate Provost for Mental Health and Wellbeing and collaborates
closely with the Chair of the Graduate Department of Counseling and
Psychology. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to teaching,
reflective practice, and scholarship, with a strong emphasis on
social justice and trauma-informed counseling approaches.
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in
trauma-informed practices, field training, or PreK-12 school
counseling. Additionally, the University seeks a faculty member
interested in coordinating the Counseling and Psychology School and
Community specialization, preparing students for licensure as
Licensed Mental Health Counselors or School Counselors in
Massachusetts. Responsibilities include teaching a full-time course
load, advising students in partnership with success personnel,
participating in institutional functions, developing and reviewing
effective teaching methods, collaborating on faculty evaluations,
and engaging in scholarship relevant to their expertise.
Qualities and Capabilities The
successful candidate will:
- Be near completion in a doctoral program, or have a doctoral
degree in Counseling Psychology, counselor education and
supervision, or related field by the time of hire
- Possess at least two years of graduate level teaching
experience
- Have Demonstrated a commitment to social justice perspectives
in teaching, service and practice
- Be licensed or license eligible in Massachusetts as an LMHC,
LICSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, or related professional (and/or for
candidates applying to coordinate the School and Community Program,
be licensed/license eligible for Massachusetts DESE School
Counseling or School Adjustment Counseling licensure)
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication,
administrative, and organizational skills
- Prior experience advising graduate students strongly
preferred
- Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above
are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and
experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of
education, training and experience required for the
responsibilities of this position.Why LesleyLocated 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.We
offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental,
life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer
significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition
programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their
knowledge and skills.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 at Lesley. In 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.Expressing InterestA 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.At
Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable
environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color,
sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age,
neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in
uniformed services, and all other categories protected by
applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and
fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life.
Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these
protected categories in any education program or activity that it
operates, including in admission and in employment. We are
committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric
of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions
related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal
Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage
for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for
additional information.
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