Adjunct(s) in MA Counseling - Westfield State University

Job Description:

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.

Adjunct Position(s) in Master of Arts Counseling

General Statement of Duties:

The Psychology Department at Westfield State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling Program, with course instruction starting September 2026. Candidates who are qualified to teach one or more of the following are encouraged to apply:

• Adult Psychopathology
• Substance Misuse Assessment and Intervention
• Ethics and Standards in the Mental Health Profession
• Theories of Counseling
• Counseling Basics with Supervision
• Evidence-Based Therapies in Mental Health Counseling
• Dynamics of Group Counseling
• Counseling Diverse Populations
• Counseling Challenged and At-Risk Youth
• Principles and Practices of Psychological Testing

Requirements:

Required qualifications include:

• At minimum, a Master's Degree in Counseling or related field
• Ability to teach one or more of the courses listed in the job responsibilities.
• Teaching evening courses in-person

Preferred qualifications include:

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• License-eligible in Massachusetts
• Experience teaching at the graduate level

Additional Information:

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:

An online application is required and must include the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy (with available evidence of teaching effectiveness)
• Copies of unofficial transcripts for all graduate course work
• Two current letters of recommendation, one of which can speak to expertise in course(s) of interest. Please include contact information, including professional email address, in the online application so that referees can be asked to submit a confidential letter. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. ref1@interfolio.com).

Inquiries about this position can be sent to Dr. Nicholas Morrison at nmorrison@westfield.ma.edu

Applications are due June 15, 2026

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