Adjunct(s) in MA Counseling-Law Enforcement & Mental Health Co-Response Concentration

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 MA Counseling - Law Enforcement & Mental Health Co-Response Concentration

General Statement of Duties:

The Psychology Department at Westfield State University invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach classes in the new MA Counseling Concentration in Law Enforcement and Mental Health Co-Response, with courses starting September 2026. Candidates who are also qualified to teach one or more of the following are encouraged to apply: Mental Disorder & Criminal Behavior; Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System; Rapid Assessment for Mental Health Counseling Co-Responders; Crisis Intervention for Mental Health Counseling Co-Responders; Substance Use Assessment & Intervention; other courses in the MA Counseling program.



Requirements:

Required qualifications include:

• At minimum, Master's Degree in Counseling or related field
• Preference for those with experience or expertise in law enforcement and mental health co-response, though relevant experience working with forensic populations will be considered
• Ability to teach one or more of the courses listed in the job responsibilities
• Teach evening courses in-person

Preferred qualifications include:

• Doctorate in Clinical or Counseling Psychology, or in Criminal Justice
• ABD will be considered
• 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io 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 law enforcement and mental health co-response or other relevant experiences. 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. View email address on click.appcast.io).

Inquiries about this position can be sent to Dr. Joseph Camilleri - View email address on click.appcast.io

Applications are due May 31, 2026

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