Fall, 2022
The Social Sciences Program in the School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences at Lasell University is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Professor in the area of Clinical or Counseling Psychology (appointment at a more senior level may be considered, commensurate with experience). Our program offers majors in Psychology and Sociology with a focus on combining professional skill development with a strong grounding in the liberal arts and a commitment to infusing diversity, social justice, and inclusion in the curriculum.
Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities will include courses in introduction to human services, counseling skills, and internship supervision seminars as well as courses in candidate’s areas of particular interest/expertise. Supervision of undergraduate clinical internships and engaging with undergraduates in community partnerships are critical components of this position. Candidates with an existing network of partnerships, or those willing to build a network, are encouraged to apply. Student advising, involvement in the college community, and individual scholarly productivity are additional aspects of this position. We are specifically looking for faculty who appreciate the value diverse students bring to a campus community and are eager to help foster an inclusive and equitable campus environment. Faculty mentors who represent the increasing diversity of our student body are particularly encouraged to apply.
Faculty in all disciplines at Lasell may have the opportunity to teach in our Core Curriculum and our Honors Program, which could include teaching First Year Seminar, a Knowledge Perspective course in one of four areas, a sophomore multidisciplinary course, or a section of the junior Ethics Experience. Interest in intergenerational issues is also welcome, as Lasell is a member of the Age-Friendly University Initiative. See http://www.lasell.edu/academics/academic-catalog/undergraduate-catalog/core-curriculum.html
Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or a related field is required although candidates who are ABD will be considered.
- Expertise in counseling, case management and/or internship supervision; teaching experience in these areas is preferred.
- Experience in a student-centered teaching environment, as well as a passion for innovative, project-focused initiatives that utilize active, experiential pedagogy and a willingness to incorporate the University’s Connected Learning Philosophy into their courses.
- Prior college teaching experience to diverse students is preferred.
- Candidates with knowledge/experience in a subspecialty including but not limited to human development, experimental design, health psychology, or forensic psychology are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a curriculum vitae. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Lasell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package for eligible employees. This includes but is not limited to outstanding time off benefits, health, dental and vision insurance, a 403B with a matching contribution after one year of service, tuition benefits and more.
Lasell University requires all employees to be vaccinated and to provide the documentation upon the start of employment. Lasell also provides individuals the opportunity to request a medical or religious exemption.
Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.