Adjunct Faculty - Medical World; Spring Semester 2027; In-Person, On-Campus

Lesley; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Lesley University is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Medical World for Spring Semester 2027. The course runs weekly with two sections: Tuesdays 2:30–3:45pm and Wednesdays 11:10am–12:25pm, with optional virtual staff meetings Thursdays 10:00–11:00am.

The focus is health services awareness for students living independently. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in special education (Master’s preferred) and experience with students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in special education or closely related field is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Prior experience working with children or adults with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer curriculum for students with diverse learning challenges.
• Teach Medical World, Spring Semester 2027, in-person on-campus.
• Participate in virtual staff meetings on Thursdays 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Skills

Curriculum design

Disability experience

Digital teaching tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in special education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Adjunct Faculty - Medical World; Spring Semester 2027; In-Person, On-Campus# Lesley University Careers## Adjunct Faculty - Medical World; Spring Semester 2027; In-Person, On-CampusApply: No Office Location: Part time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR101845# **The Opportunity**Lesley University's Threshold Program seeks a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: Medical World; Spring Semester 2027; In-person, On-Campus. The two sections available are: Tuesdays from 2:30pm - 3:45pmWednesdays from 11:10am - 12:25pm Candidates must also be available to participate in virtual staff meetings on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. **Course Description:**This is a semester-long course is designed for second-year students in the Threshold Program. Students meet for 75 minutes once per week. The purpose of this class is for students to explore the medical and health-related services they will need to use at Lesley University and to understand the services that will be available to them when they are living independently. This course aims to teach students basic information about health and wellness and to help students feel comfortable and act responsibly within the health care world. Qualities & CapabilitiesA successful candidate will have:A bachelor's degree in special education or a closely related field (required); Master’s degree (preferred)Prior experience working with children or adults with disabilities in a school settingAbility to develop and administer curriculum to students with diverse learning challengesDemonstrated commitment to communicative, student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practicesPrior experience success using digital technology to achieve program goalsStrong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills# **Why Lesley**Located 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 Interest**A 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.