Core Faculty Leader — Counseling & School Psychology

Lesley International; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Core Faculty member and Coordinator of School & Community Programs in Counseling and Psychology. The role includes teaching graduate courses and leading curriculum development while advancing licensure preparation for MA counselors.

The candidate will contribute to social justice and trauma-informed practice, advise graduate students, and collaborate with the department to strengthen accreditations and program growth.

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD or terminal degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, Counseling Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Be licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts as an LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC, or related behavioral health credential (preferred).
• Hold or be eligible for Massachusetts DESE School Counselor and/or School Adjustment Counselor licensure (required).
• Demonstrate expertise in school-based counseling, prevention and intervention models, trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches, and collaboration with families and community agencies.
• Have graduate-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice, equity, and culturally responsive teaching and clinical practice.
• Have experience advising and mentoring graduate students (strongly preferred).
• Possess excellent communication, organizational, and collaborative leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in master's and doctoral programs in Counseling and Psychology.
• Provide academic leadership for the School Counseling and School & Community programs.
• Advise and mentor students; contribute to curriculum and program development.
• Engage in scholarship; participate in departmental and university service; support accreditation and licensure requirements.
• Collaborate with the Associate Provost, Department Chair, and student success staff to strengthen student learning and faculty development.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Diversity and inclusion

Collaboration

Education

PhD or terminal degree in Counselor Education and Supervision, Counseling Psychology, or related field

Job description

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Core Faculty member and Coordinator of School & Community Programs in Counseling and Psychology. The role includes teaching graduate courses and leading curriculum development while advancing licensure preparation for MA counselors.

The candidate will contribute to social justice and trauma-informed practice, advise graduate students, and collaborate with the department to strengthen accreditations and program growth.