Hybrid Adjunct Faculty - Expressive Therapies: Dance Therapy Supervision II and III, Fall 2025, In-person bei Lesley University

The Opportunity

Lesley University’s Department of Expressive Therapies is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: GEXTH 7719 (FL25) and 7721 (SP26), Expressive Therapies: Dance Therapy Supervision II and III, Fall 2025, In-person, Th 12:55 PM - 3:25 PM (both Fall and Spring).

Course Description: This is the first semester of a year-long supervision seminar in expressive arts therapy and clinical mental health counseling. Students explore case material, group dynamics, and the use of the expressive therapies. There is a focus on the advancement of clinical competencies in expressive therapy and mental health counseling, including diagnosis, assessment, treatment planning and termination. Professional identity and preparation for entry into the field via licensure and credentialing are addressed.

Qualifications and Capabilities

A successful candidate will have:

• Massachusetts LMHC, Registered Drama Therapist (RDT),

• Master's degree required (PhD preferred), with experience in clinical supervision

• Successful clinical supervision of interns at field sites as well as group supervision

• Successful teaching experience at the graduate level

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The same adjunct faculty must be available to teach the course in Fall 25 and Spring 26.

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.