<p>The Opportunity</p> <p>Lesley University is seeking a Temporary Core Faculty to join our Psychology+ department. We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated educator with expertise in psychological disciplines such as cognitive psychology, lifespan development, and personality theory. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate psychology courses related to those fields in both in-person and online remote modalities.</p> <p>In addition, this role involves providing proactive and holistic academic mentorship to undergraduate students, helping them shape their academic plans and professional goals-especially in areas related to psychological research. Responsibilities also include participating in department meetings, serving on university committees, and engaging in scholarly or creative work that advances knowledge in the candidate's field of expertise.</p> <p>Qualities and Capabilities</p> <p>A successful candidate will have:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must have a PhD or PsyD in the areas specified above or closely related to the described fields.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have a record of successfully teaching undergraduate students and evidences a student-centric pedagogical approach that places an emphasis on experiential learning.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have a publication/presentation history in areas relevant to the field of psychology. Must?demonstrate ability?to?work effectively with diverse students?and foster an inclusive learning environment.</p> </li></ul> <p>Why Lesley</p> <p>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.</p> <p>We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance. In addition, we offer significant paid time off, a generous retirement plan, and tuition programs that enable employees and their dependents to expand their knowledge and skills.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Expressing Interest</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>