Adjunct Faculty - Addictions, Spring 2026 Term 2, Fully Remote at Lesley University

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAdjunct Faculty - Addictions, Spring 2026 Term 2, Fully RemoteNo Office LocationPart timeJR101510The OpportunityLesley University’s Department of Expressive Therapies is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: GEXTH 6040, Addictions, Spring 2026 Term 2, Mondays 4-6:30pm, fully remote. Course Description: This course takes a holistic approach to understanding and treating substance use disorders and addictions. Students will explore addiction etiology, stigma, diagnosis, and access to care while critically analyzing assessment and treatment models. Key topics include harm reduction, all pathways to recovery, and family impact. Emphasizing trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and arts-based approaches, this course prepares students to integrate evidence-based and person-centered strategies in substance use treatment and prevention.Qualities and CapabilitiesA successful candidate will have:Master's degree in Counseling or Expressive Therapies disciplines required; PhD preferredDemonstrated successful experience teaching courses on addiction within an Expressive Therapies or Counseling program at the master's levelExcellent verbal and written communication skills 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.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.Lesley University Adjunct Faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). To view our compensation targets for this position, please visit this link.PI3b0f60526fcd-25405-39157870