Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Category:

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Locations:

Fall River, MA

Posted:

Jul 1, 2025

Closes:

Jun 30, 2026 - 11:59 PM EDT

Type:

Part Time Non Benefited

Position ID:

189818

About Bristol Community College:

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you! As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE

Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

DEPARTMENT

Academic Affairs - Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education

LOCATION

Fall River

POSITION STATUS

MCCC/DCE unit position, non-benefitted. Adjunct Faculty are part time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered as face-to-face sections in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton. Courses may also be offered as online sections. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, and on weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays). Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.

STARTING DATE

Academic Year 2025-2026

SALARY:

Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement. DCE Adjuncts and Part-Time Members (mccc-union.org)

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Adjunct Faculty - Psychology will be responsible for teaching Psychology courses. A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Dean of Behavioral & Social Sciences and Education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach Psychology courses. Complete required trainings, such as Title IX and Cybersecurity. Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include duties such as completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community. Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions. Be available to students either virtually and in-person for assistance meeting course requirements and supporting student academic success.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Clinical Psychology or related field. Ability to teach courses in various modalities, including in-person. Proven technological proficiency. The ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Doctorate preferred. College level teaching experience. Evidence of scholarship. Experience using High Impact Practices. Experience teaching at a community college. Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas or any Learning Management System. Graduate of Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program. 18 graduate credits in the area of Psychology. Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.

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