The Opportunity

Lesley University's Department of Social Sciences and Humanities is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: AINTD 2008 - Lives in Context; Fall 2026 Term I; Remote, Asynchronous.

Course Description: 
This course is a transitional seminar designed to prepare adult learners for academic and professional success. Students will define their personal and professional goals while exploring the foundations of adult learning theory and its relevance to their success. Students will be exposed to the availability of library resources and how to effectively utilize them for research and writing throughout the program. In addition, the course will focus on students’ personal experiences within the context of contemporary society. Through the reading and writing of autobiographical and biographical texts, students will examine how life themes and transitions are shaped by social, historical, and political realities. This introductory course is designed to help returning adult learners build a supportive learning community, develop strategies for success, and engage with Lesley University services and resources, including opportunities for credit for prior learning.

Qualities & Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• Master's degree in Adult Education, Higher Education, Liberal Studies, or a closely related field (required); PhD or terminal degree (preferred)

• Experience teaching at the college level, particularly with adult, transfer, or nontraditional students

• Demonstrated understanding of adult learning theory and student success practices

• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices

• Experience facilitating reflective writing, discussion-based learning, and academic skill development

• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology to support teaching and learning

• Strong 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.