Adjunct(s) in MA Counseling-Law Enforcement & Mental Health Co-Response Concentration

Campus Title: Instructor
Department: Psychology
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Type: Part-time Temporary / Starting September 2026
Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Psychology Department
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: The incoming stipend for 3 credits in graduate programming is $5,321.73 - $6,141.27 depending on faculty rank.

General Statement of Duties:

The Psychology Department at Westfield State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach classes in the new MA Counseling Concentration in Law Enforcement and Mental Health Co-Response, with courses starting September 2026. Candidates who are also qualified to teach one or more of the following are encouraged to apply: Mental Disorder & Criminal Behavior; Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System; Rapid Assessment for Mental Health Counseling Co-Responders; Crisis Intervention for Mental Health Counseling Co-Responders; Substance Use Assessment & Intervention; other courses in the MA Counseling program.

Required qualifications include:

• At minimum, Master's Degree in Counseling or related field
• Preference for those with experience or expertise in law enforcement and mental health co-response, though relevant experience working with forensic populations will be considered
• Ability to teach one or more of the courses listed in the job responsibilities
• Teach evening courses in-person

Preferred qualifications include:

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or in Criminal Justice
• ABD will be considered
• License-eligible in Massachusetts
• Experience teaching at the graduate level