What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer (School Counseling) position at UMass Boston?
Description: The School Counseling (SC) program at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks an equity minded lecturer (non-tenure track) to join the Counseling, School Psychology, and Sport Department within the College of Education and Human Development. Responsibilities include: (1) teach graduate level courses; (2) advise graduate students; (3) assist in the recruitment and selection of new students; and 4) contribute service to the University's urban mission, to University and Departmental committees, and to professional associations. The SC program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council (MPCAC) for the period of September 2024 through September 2032. Students enrolled receive instruction to prepare students for licensure in Massachusetts.
Requirements: Candidates must be a School Counselor or have a degree in a related field. A doctorate is preferred but master's level counselors with extensive experience will also be considered. It is also preferred that candidates have Massachusetts Licensure as a School Counselor. Experience supporting racially and ethnically diverse individuals in schools is highly desirable. The successful candidate would join a department whose mission is to promote social justice in diverse communities.
The Department: The School Counseling program is housed in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology within the College of Education and Human Development (https://www.umb.edu/education/). The Department also includes graduate programs in mental health counseling, counseling psychology, school psychology, and Applied Behavioral Analysis. The College of Education and Human Development is ranked the top public school of education in the state of Massachusetts (U.S. News and World Report, 2025) and is guided by our core values of social justice, community engagement and academic excellence.
The University of Massachusetts Boston is the only Research 1 public university in the Greater Boston area. UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching soul, whose impact is both local and global. We are the third most diverse university in the country - more than 60% of our undergraduate students come from minoritized communities and groups and more than half of our students are the first in their families to attend a college or university. Thus, our students come to us from richly diverse life experiences and backgrounds; they bring to our classrooms and research settings the robust range of perspectives growing out of the socio-cultural, economic, and historical contexts in which they have lived, along with the challenges they encounter, engage, and strive to overcome. We invite applications from candidates who reflect the diverse life experiences of our student body, who appreciate that students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting, and who recognize and articulate how their own life experiences and backgrounds have shaped their journeys, practices, and commitments as researchers, scholars, and educators.
Application Instructions: Candidates should send (1) a letter of cover letter describing experience and teaching interests, (2) a current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names of three references. Questions can be directed to Dr. Sharon Lamb, Department Chair (sharon.lamb@umb.edu). Review of applications will begin on January 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $60,000 and $80,000 for this position.
The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on the consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment. Exceptional candidates may be considered for salaries above the published range to ensure competitiveness within the academic market.
UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.