Adjunct Faculty - Humanities (Evergreen)

Lesley University; United States; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Lesley University invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty to teach undergraduate courses in various Humanities disciplines. The courses cover a range of subjects including Communications, Creative Writing, and Spanish, designed to promote student engagement and academic excellence.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, along with proven teaching experience. Positions may be offered for in-person or remote delivery, with opportunities during Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required for teaching undergraduate courses.
• Successful experience in teaching the discipline at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with inquiry-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Humanities programs.
• Deliver instruction in person or virtually as required.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student engagement

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Communications, Creative Writing, English, History, or related field

PhD or other terminal degree

Job description

Opportunity

Lesley University welcomes applications for Adjunct Faculty to teach upcoming classes in our Humanities programs at the undergraduate level. Classes are offered in Communications, Creative Writing, English, History, Public Speaking, Spanish, Portuguese, American Sign Language, and other Humanities courses. All courses may be taught in‑person or remotely, depending on the specific course and semester.

Subject Areas

• Communications
• Creative Writing
• English
• History
• Public Speaking
• Spanish
• Portuguese
• American Sign Language

Course Delivery

Courses may be taught in‑person or remotely, depending on the specific course and semester.

Hiring Cadence

Lesley hires Adjunct Faculty regularly to support Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. Positions are posted on an evergreen schedule, and submitted materials remain on file for consideration throughout the upcoming semesters.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in Humanities programs, following the CommonLynx general education curriculum and department standards. Deliver instruction in person or virtually as required.

Qualifications

• Required: Master’s degree in Communications, Creative Writing, English, History, or a related field.
• Preferred: PhD or other terminal degree.
• Master’s degree in Spanish, Portuguese, or American Sign Language for language‑course instruction.
• Successful experience teaching in the discipline at the undergraduate level.
• Experience with constructivist, inquiry‑based learning that emphasizes student engagement.

Expressing Interest

A CV or resume demonstrating teaching experience, professional activity, and/or service must be submitted for full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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