Adjunct Faculty - CPSYC 2403: Theories of Personality; Fall Semester 2026; In-person, On-campus

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Job Type: Part time Job Number: JR101697 Location: No Office Location The Opportunity Lesley University's Department of Psychology+ is seeking a qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: CPSYC 2403 - Theories of Personality; Fall Semester 2026; Wednesdays 4:00-6:30 pm; In-person, On-campus. Course Description: This course examines the major paradigms of personality theory through lectures, discussions, and case study analysis. Students will explore contemporary research and learn models of personality development in relation to current clinical practices. The course considers a range of theoretical perspectives, including biological and trait theories, psychoanalytic and neo-Freudian approaches, feminist perspectives, social-behavioral theories, and humanistic and holistic frameworks. Through critical analysis and application of these perspectives, students will learn the factors that shape personality and influence psychological functioning. Qualities & Capabilities A successful candidate will have:A Master's degree in Psychology or a related field (required); PhD or terminal degree (preferred) Demonstrated success teaching at the undergraduate level Commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices Experience in constructivist, inquiry-based learning Excellent verbal and written communication skills 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 striv

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