Adjunct Faculty (Psychology)

Location: Brockton, MA

Job Description

Accepting Applications for Academic Year 2025-2026

Adjunct or part time teaching assignments include in person, online, hybrid, or video conferencing formats on all Massasoit's campuses/sites, in local high schools, or as part of on-campus early college courses. We are currently looking for predominantly in-person faculty. Professors work collaboratively to create a learner-centered environment focused on student learning and success. Teaching approaches are expected to include active and collaborative techniques and real-world applications. Adjunct faculty may involve themselves in other aspects of campus life such as coaching and mentoring students, participating on committees, attending department meetings, professional development seminars, and college convocations, and working on various projects.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Create a community of learners.
• Plan and implement active and collaborative learning and assessment.
• Prepare course syllabi that meet all contractual requirements.
• Schedule classes to meet for the allotted time on every scheduled meeting day during the semester.
• Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student learning.
• Use appropriate assessment tools to accurately measure student understanding of class subject matter.
• Monitor email communications from students and the college and respond in a timely manner.
• Maintain student records of attendance, participation, grades, etc.
• Meet all deadlines for submission of grades, student participation reports, student grievance responses, and other administrative documentation.
• Work collaboratively with divisional staff.

Additional Opportunities

Participate in instructional development and orientation, department, early college, and college-wide activities.

Job Requirements

Master's degree or higher in Psychology, or closely aligned field, or a Master's degree with an appropriate level of experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with and understanding of the community college environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Capable of maintaining academic standards with empathy and honesty.
• Knowledge of and experience using effective pedagogical strategies.

Additional Information

Position Status: MCCC/MTA position

Semester: Academic Year Fall 2025 - Spring 2026

Salary: $1,397.00 per credit, consistent with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement. If hired for the position mid-semester, the salary will be pro-rated based on the number of weeks left in the semester.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites.

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026