Adjunct Instructor – Psychology Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Adjunct Instructor Psychology
Employer
Middlesex Community College
Location
Lowell, MA
Closing date
Jul 31, 2025 categories

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Department:

• : Academic Affairs Liberal Arts

• Locations:

• : Lowell, MA

• Posted:

• : Apr 19, 2023

• Closes:

• : Open Until Filled

• Type:

• : Parttime

• Position ID:

• : 161369

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.
The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our [strategic plan](https://www.middlesex.edu/about/strategicplan.html).
As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Job Description:

• Title
• : Adjunct Instructor Psychology
• Unit
• : [DCE Adjunct Faculty](https://intranet.middlesex.edu/humanresources/downloads/dce2024k.pdf)
• Department
• : Liberal Arts Division, Psychology Department
• Reports to
• : Department Chairperson for Psychology Department
• Date
• : April 19, 2023
• General Summary
• : The adjunct psychology instructor is a creative, knowledgeable, and flexible individual who is responsible for teaching Psychology courses on the Bedford and Lowell campuses. The faculty is committed to inclusive excellence, diversity, and continuous professional improvement.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Teach one or more sections in psychology
• Develop and use studentcentered pedagogies that promote success for all students and lead to equitable course outcomes
• Develop and use meaningful assessment strategies
• Develop and apply instructional methods that engage students of varying learning styles and abilities
• Develop and apply technology in and out of the classroom
• Use Blackboard Learning Management System to post syllabi, assignments, and grades
• Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Psychology.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in a variety of areas of Psychology (e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Brain and Behavior, Research Methods, Child Psychology, Social Psychology, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college.
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with faculty from different disciplines.
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement.
• Experience with equityminded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college in higher education.

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Psychology
• Specific knowledge base in biological psychology or developmental psychology.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative instructional approaches such as the effective use of technology including online courses and civic/servicelearning.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a variety of assessment strategies.
• Bilingual skills a plus

Additional Information:

• Salary Range:

• The salary assigned will be determined by the [DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement](https://intranet.middlesex.edu/humanresources/downloads/dce2024k.pdf) per credit salary chart.

• Location:

• Lowell and Bedford campuses as needed

• Expected Start Date:

• Fall 2025

• Application Deadline:

• This position will remain open until filled

Application Instructions:

All applicants must