Adjunct Faculty – The Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity (Evergreen)

Lesley University is seeking experienced, mission-driven educators to join our pool of Adjunct Faculty for The Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity (LIFTS) — an evergreen opportunity supporting graduate-level instruction across the United States.

About the Role

As Adjunct Faculty for The Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity, you will teach within our graduate-level Trauma and Learning certificate program. This full-time, on-campus and in-person opportunity at Lesley University centers on helping practicing educators build classrooms and schools where learners affected by trauma can thrive. Courses are delivered through a blend of online and in-person formats, with the core LIFTS sequence on the Impact of Trauma on Learning taught primarily in person within district and school settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses within the Trauma and Learning (LIFTS) certificate program, both online and in person.
• Prepare and deliver engaging instruction grounded in trauma-sensitive teaching and learning practices.
• Support K–12 educators in designing and sustaining trauma-sensitive learning environments.
• Guide students through the foundational coursework on the impact of trauma on learning and development.
• Provide meaningful feedback, mentorship, and assessment to graduate-level learners.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in trauma-informed or trauma-sensitive education and learning.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or supporting educators at the graduate or professional level.
• Comfort working across both online and in-person, district-based instructional settings.
• A strong commitment to equitable, learner-centered, and trauma-sensitive practice.

About Lesley University

Lesley University prepares educators and practitioners to make a lasting difference in the communities they serve. Through programs like The Lesley Institute for Trauma Sensitivity, the University equips teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools to respond to the realities of trauma in today's classrooms.

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