Counseling & Psychology Department Chair | Open Rank

Lesley; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Job summary

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Core Faculty member and Department Chair of Counseling and Psychology to provide teaching, leadership, and program development. You will shape the department's academic vision, supervise faculty, and collaborate with clinical sites to support student success.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed pedagogy, ongoing accreditation readiness, and strong partnerships with community agencies.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Counseling, Psychology, Counselor Education, or related field.
• Licensed or license eligible in Massachusetts as LMHC, LICSW, LMFT, LPC, LPCC.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education or related field.
• Experience supervising faculty or managing academic programs.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Capability to teach across a range of subject areas within the Counseling and Psychology field.
• Record of scholarship, clinical practice, or professional contributions in Counseling or Psychology.
• Commitment to culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and inclusive pedagogy.
• Experience with accreditation, licensure requirements, or program assessment.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships with community agencies or clinical training sites.
• Familiarity with liberal arts education and interdisciplinary collaboration

Responsibilities

• Teach within the Counseling and Psychology curriculum and mentor students.
• Lead curriculum development, program review, and assessment activities.
• Support accreditation/licensure alignment and faculty development.
• Collaborate with community agencies and clinical training sites.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, reflective practice, and inclusive teaching.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Community partnerships

Trauma-informed pedagogy

Scholarly activity

Education

PhD or equivalent terminal degree in Counseling/Psychology or related field

Job description

Lesley University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Core Faculty member and Department Chair of Counseling and Psychology to provide teaching, leadership, and program development. You will shape the department's academic vision, supervise faculty, and collaborate with clinical sites to support student success.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive, trauma-informed pedagogy, ongoing accreditation readiness, and strong partnerships with community agencies.