Lesley University's Graduate Department of Counseling & Psychology is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: GCOUN 6101, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. January 30-February 2 and February 27-March 1, 2026. Fully in-person, on-campus.

Course Description:

Students will explore the purposes, concepts, and methodologies of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. They will develop the skills to critically evaluate and critique research literature and apply research findings to clinical practice with individuals, schools, and communities. Ethical, cultural, and social justice considerations are integrated throughout the course, alongside an examination of the theoretical and philosophical foundations of research methods, including Evidence-Based Practice.

A successful candidate will have:

• Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related field (required); Terminal degree (preferred)

• Demonstrated successful experience teaching in the particular discipline at the graduate level is (preferred)

• Prior clinical work experience is (preferred)

• License in Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or relevant field (preferred)

• A commitment to integrating social justice practices into the curriculum

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.

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.

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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 .

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