Faculty Positions At Lasell College
Lasell College, founded in 1851, is an independent, coeducational, non-sectarian institution of higher education located eight miles from Boston in Newton, Massachusetts. The College offers over 30 baccalaureate programs in, Communication, Environmental Studies, Graphic Design, Fashion, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Education, Criminal Justice, Legal Studies, Law and Public Affairs, Mathematics, and several areas of Business, Social Science, and the Humanities. Master's degrees are offered in Management, Sport Management, Communication, and Education, each with several concentration and certificate options.
The College has undergone significant growth over the past ten years, including a 60 percent increase in its undergraduate population to over 1600 students. The graduate program began ten years ago and now enrolls 300 students. As a result, the College has focused aggressively on full-time faculty hiring. Future plans include significant expansion of both graduate and undergraduate program degree offerings.
Lasell College emphasizes learning by doing, or what it calls Connected Learning, in all professional and liberal arts programs. Successful applicants will demonstrate passion for a student-centered teaching environment and innovative, project-focused initiatives such as community service-learning. Productivity and currency in an academic discipline as well as commitment to college community involvement are priorities.
Below are the available faculty and adjunct positions open at Lasell College.
This page was viewed/updated on 05/15/2013
Full Time and Part Time Faculty Positions
Writing for the Media Labs, Adjunct Faculty for Fall 2013
The Communication Department seeks an instructor for an undergraduate course “Writing for the Media Labs.” The course is 50 minute sections in the computer labs for 1 credit each, scheduled for the fall semester (September 9 – December 12), Mondays 5:00–5:50 pm; Wednesdays 4:00-4:50 pm; Fridays 12:00-12:50 pm.
Qualifications: Required: Master’s Degree Desired: Some teaching experience at the college level, professional experience in the Communications field a plus
Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, CV and 3 references to employment@lasell.edu
Screening of Applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (posted 05/15/13)
Introduction to Public Relations, Adjunct Faculty for Fall 2013
The Communication Department seeks an instructor for an undergraduate course “Introduction to Public Relations.” The course (COM 309) is scheduled for the fall semester (September 9 – December 12), Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1:00-1:50 pm
Qualifications: Required: Master’s Degree Desired: Some teaching experience at the college level, professional experience in the Communications field a plus
Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, CV and 3 references to employment@lasell.edu
Screening of Applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (posted 05/15/13)
Writing for Public Relations, Adjunct Faculty for Fall 2013
The Communication Department seeks an instructor for an undergraduate course “Writing for Public Relations.” The course (COM 213) is scheduled for the fall semester (September 9 – December 12), Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00-9:50 am.
Qualifications: Required: Master’s Degree Desired: Some teaching experience at the college level, professional experience in the Communications field a plus
Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, CV and 3 references to employment@lasell.edu
Screening of Applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (posted 05/15/13)
Sports Communication, Adjunct Faculty for Fall 2013
The Communication Department seeks an instructor for an undergraduate course “Sports Communication.” The course (COM 309) is scheduled for the fall semester (September 9 – December 12), Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00–3:15 pm
Qualifications: Required: Master’s Degree Desired: Some teaching experience at the college level, professional experience in the Communications field a plus
Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, CV and 3 references to employment@lasell.edu
Screening of Applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (posted 05/15/13)
Broadcast Journalism, Adjunct Faculty for Fall 2013
The Communication Department seeks an instructor for an undergraduate course “Broadcast Journalism.” The course (COM 306) is scheduled for the fall semester (September 9 – December 12), Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-10:45 am
Qualifications: Required: Master’s Degree Desired: Some teaching experience at the college level, professional experience in the Communications field a plus
Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, CV and 3 references to employment@lasell.edu
Screening of Applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (posted 05/15/13)
Entertainment Media, Adjunct Faculty for Fall 2013
The Communication Department seeks an instructor for an undergraduate course “Entertainment Media.” The course (COM 302) is scheduled for the fall semester (September 9 – December 12), Mondays 3:00-5:30 pm.
Qualifications: Required: Master’s Degree Desired: Some teaching experience at the college level, professional experience in the Communications field a plus
Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, CV and 3 references to employment@lasell.edu
Screening of Applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. (posted 05/15/13)
Introduction to Criminal Justice, Adjunct Faculty for Fall 2013
The Criminal Justice Department seeks an instructor for an undergraduate course “Introduction to Criminal Justice”. The course is scheduled for the fall semester (September 9 – December 12), Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Qualifications: Required: minimum of Master’s Degree. Desired: Teaching Experience
Candidates should send a cover letter, CV and 3 references to employment@lasell.edu
Screening of Applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.(posted 05/15/13)
Sheltered English Immersion, Adjunct Faculty for Fall 2013The Education Department seeks an instructor for an undergraduate course in Sheltered English Immersion. Offered in fall 2013 for all junior and senior teacher candidates, the course follows the DESE outline.
The course (ED 309) is scheduled for the fall semester (September 9 – December 12), MWF 2-2:50
Qualifications: Required: Knowledge of Sheltered English Immersion and instruction for English language learners; minimum of M.Ed.. Desired: Appropriate licenses and / or endorsements.
Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, CV and 3 references to employment@lasell.edu. Screening of Applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled (posted 04/26/13).
Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Event Management
The Department of Management/Marketing at Lasell College in Newton, MA seeks an Assistant Professor of Hospitality and Event Management for a Fall 2013 appointment. More senior rank will be considered based on experience and other credentials.
Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities could include undergraduate and graduate courses in a range of areas including Hospitality Management; Special Event Management; Food and Beverage Management; Global Issues in Hospitality; Casino Management, and other Hospitality/Event Management core courses depending upon the candidate's area of specialization. An ability and interest in utilizing an active, project-focused approach to teaching is critical. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent, enthusiastic teaching and student advocacy; ability to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff and students; commitment to productivity and professional development; and active participation in department and college service. Our growing major is looking to enhance and diversify offerings, pedagogical approaches, and personnel. The successful candidate will have the ability to shape the on-going development of this program in response to new potential markets and an expanding program curriculum. Other responsibilities include advising undergraduate students, being involved with student organizations, serving on committees, participating in curriculum development, working with learning outcomes assessment, participation in program marketing and promotion, and networking with community and professional contacts. The successful candidate will have the ability to shape the on-going development of this program in response to new potential markets and improvements in program curriculum.
Qualifications: An earned doctoral degree in hospitality management or related area is preferred; ABD or a Master's degree in Hospitality Management with significant hospitality/event management experience will be considered. Prior college teaching experience preferred. The successful candidate must be able to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff and students, show evidence of excellent teaching and student advocacy, professional development and productivity and a commitment to department and college service.
Faculty at Lasell are employed on renewable single and multi-year contracts. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates should send cover letter, philosophy of teaching, curriculum vitae, and names of three (3) references to: employment@lasell.edu (posted 9/14/12)
Chair, Education Department
The Education Department at Lasell College, Newton, Massachusetts, invites applications for the position of Department Chair for a fall 2013 appointment. At the undergraduate level, the department offers initial licensure programs in elementary education, elementary mathematics, early childhood education, and secondary English, history, and mathematics. Graduate licensure programs include initial and professional licensure in both moderate disabilities (pre-K through grade 8) and elementary education. Department faculty work collaboratively to prepare teachers in a program that emphasizes reflective practice and substantial and diverse field experiences.
The chair is responsible for managing the ongoing operations of the department including implementing department and college policies; developing course schedules; budgeting; coordinating program assessment; facilitating curricular changes; advocating for the department within the College and in the wider community; fulfilling all state and federal reporting requirements; and meeting college requirements related to admissions, faculty evaluation, personnel, student field placements, student advising, faculty workload assignments, and reporting.
This is a faculty appointment with expectations for advising in all licensure programs and teaching courses in one or more licensure programs, including the graduate level; participation in institutional, administrative, and service activities; and maintaining an active agenda of scholarship and professional development. Experience at the secondary level is preferred. An ability and interest in utilizing an active, project-focused approach to teaching is critical. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent, enthusiastic teaching and student advocacy; ability to work cooperatively and productively with faculty, staff and students; commitment to productivity and professional development; and active participation in department and college service. Our growing major is looking to enhance and diversify offerings, pedagogical approaches, and personnel. The successful candidate will have the ability to shape the on-going development of this program in response to new potential markets and an expanding program curriculum.
Qualifications: Lasell faculty are employed on renewable single and multi-year contracts. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
An earned doctorate in education or related field from an accredited institution;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse communities;
- Commitment to high-quality field-focused teacher preparation;
- At least three years teaching experience in P-12 schools, preferably at the secondary level;
- Demonstrated leadership in assessment of student learning and program quality;
- Demonstrated ability to teach baccalaureate and/or master's level courses in one or more of the licensure areas offered by the department;
- Demonstrated ability to advise and support students in all programs at both the baccalaureate and graduate levels;
- Appropriate record of scholarly accomplishments.
In addition, these qualifications are highly preferred.
- Experience as chair or head of a similar department;
- Experience as a teacher and/or administrator in an urban setting;
- Familiarity with regulations and reporting requirements related to accreditation and teacher licensure;
- Experience using instructional technology, including Moodle or similar learning management system.
Appointment will be as associate or full professor in the Education Department, depending on experience and other credentials.
Faculty at Lasell are employed on renewable single and multi-year contracts; chair appointments are reviewed every three years. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a cover letter, a philosophy of teaching, resume and names of three (3) references to: employment@lasell.edu
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