Adjunct Faculty - Mental Health Sciences

Adjunct Faculty - Mental Health Sciences 1432 Boston, Massachusetts, United States Description The School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach a section of Psychopathology and Mental Health Sciences, and Introduction to Counseling Skills, on our Boston campus during Spring 2026. The courses meet on Mondays from 11am-1:45pm, and on Wednesdays from 11am-1:45pm, respectively.

Psychopathology Course description:

This course provides a broad survey of mental disorders described in the DSM/ICD, including etiology, assessment, and treatment. Students will examine interdisciplinary evidence regarding psychological health, in the context of contemporary clinical practice. Introduction to

Counseling Skills Course Description:

This course prepares future healthcare professionals for positive patient interactions. This course equips students with essential communication, empathy, and ethical skills necessary for effective healthcare encounters. Students explore culturally sensitive approaches to build strong patient-provider relationships with the goal of improving healthcare adherence. Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a 'blended' format) Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered. Uses the University's learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor Requirements Required Minimum of a master's degree in Health Sciences, Public Health or related field Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college/university level Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success Excellent organizational and communication skills Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals) Experience teaching health care-focused students preferred. Compensation The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

Hiring Range:

$5900.00 Apply Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the

U.S. MCPHS

is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution. About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment. To apply, visit https://myjobs.adp.com/mcphs/cx/job-details?__tx_annotation=false&rb=JobElephant&reqId=5001164978006&c=1171851 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-872aa3c42244be4b901ffc28e02d0e03