Adjunct Faculty - CSWRK 5100: Foundations of Neurodiversity; Fall Semester 2026; In-person, On-campus

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Job Type: Part time Job Number: JR101670 Location: No Office Location The Opportunity Lesley University's department of Social Work is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: CSWRK5100 - Foundations of Neurodiversity; Fall Semester 2026; Wednesdays 6:45 - 9:15pm; In-person, On-campus. Course Description: This course examines the historical, social, and political construction of neurodiversity diagnoses and the influence of stigma on policy, practice, and lived experience. Through critical analysis of diagnostic frameworks, institutional responses, and global approaches, students explore the intersections of power, race, culture, gender, disability, and socioeconomic status in the shaping understanding of neurodiversity. The course develops competencies in documentation, ethical decision-making, supervision, crisis prevention, advocacy, and neurodiversity-affirming interventions across clinical, educational, and community settings. Qualities & Capabilities A successful candidate will have:A Master's degree in Social Work or a closely related field (required); PhD in terminal degree (preferred) Successful teaching experience at undergraduate and/or graduate level Prior social work experience in a practice setting with neurodiverse clients (preferred) Experience in constructivist inquiry-based learning with the ability to teach concepts in ways that are accessible, relevant, and engaging Experience using learning management systems and educational technology to support teaching and learning Excellent written and verbal 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 commu

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