Adjunct Faculty Graduate, Psychology, Counseling, AY 2025-2026

Overview

Salem State University is seeking adjunct instructors with interest and experience teaching topics in mental health counseling such as research methods in psychology, developmental psychopathology, psychological testing, gender and human sexuality, practicum and internship seminar, multicultural counseling, differential diagnosis, group counseling, counseling theories, psycho-pharmacology, Research Methods and assessment & testing. Teaching assignments will include at least one in person course, depending upon the expertise of the candidate and needs of the programs. Three (3) years of full-time mental health counseling experience post licensure date is required to teach practicum or internship seminar. Candidates would need appropriate qualifications and experiences in teaching on an undergraduate or graduate level to be considered for a position in the M.S. Counseling program which emphasizes multicultural and social justice perspectives in mental health.

Duties and Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, the success of our students, and faculty development.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising
• Strength and potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university services
• MA, LMHC, or Psychologist licensure
• Ability to teach in person

Preferred Qualifications

• Appropriate terminal degree
• College-level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Experience teaching a multicultural population

Working Location

This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities.

Application Instructions

Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and official transcripts. To ensure you are assigned the highest eligible rank, you should provide the total sum of credits you have taught at the college/university level. This information can be added to your CV, cover letter, or a separate document. Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.