Remote Asynchronous Teaching Jobs in Boston, MA (NOW HIRING)

The Opportunity
Lesley University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach: CHUMS 3315 - Rebel Stories; Fall 2026 Term I; Remote, Asynchronous.
Course Description:
This course will explore how Latin American women's participation in society has served as a catalyst for social and political change. Students will engage with the works of influential writers and activists such as Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, Isabel Allende, Rigoberta Menchú, and others, to examine the perspectives, experiences, and values of women across Latin America. This course will draw on a range of sources, including contemporary literature, history, sociology, personal narrative, interviews, and movies.
Qualities & Capabilities
A successful candidate will have:

• Master's degree in Latin American Studies, Hispanic Studies, Women's and Gender Studies, or a closely related field (required); PhD or terminal degree (preferred)
• Demonstrated expertise in Latin American history, literature, culture, and/or gender studies
• Experience teaching at the undergraduate level, preferably in an online or asynchronous environment
• Commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices
• Experience facilitating engaging online discussions and fostering student interaction in asynchronous courses
• Experience using learning management systems and instructional technology to support online teaching and learning
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is strongly preferred

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 communities.
Lesley is committed to the ongoing pursuit of strategic diversity initiatives that help to position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence at Lesley. In doing so, Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides opportunity for everyone to participate equally and fully in the Lesley experience, and helps to develop each individual's capacity to confidently and competently engage within and across difference. Given an evolving national context and the rapid change in the demographic profile of our country, the University has made a significant commitment to addressing and enhancing its campus climate and diversity capabilities as an institution.
Expressing Interest
A letter of interest, CV/resume, and a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service must be included for full consideration.
At Lesley University we strive for a supportive and equitable environment where people -- regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, physical ability, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, membership in uniformed services, and all other categories protected by applicable state and federal laws -- can participate equally and fully as their true selves in all aspects of university life. Accordingly, the University prohibits discrimination based on these protected categories in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and in employment. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the fabric of our institution. Individuals may submit concerns or questions related to discrimination to the University's Director of Equal Opportunity. Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity's webpage for the University's entire notice of nondiscrimination and for additional information.
Lesley University Adjunct Faculty positions are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). To view our compensation targets for this position, please visit this link.