Adjunct Faculty, General Psychology

Position Summary

In-person teaching assignments may include, but are not limited to, courses in the following areas:

• Human Growth and Development
• Adolescent Psychology

Classes are held on campus at 1234 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury Crossing.

The Psychology Adjunct Faculty member will provide effective and high-quality instruction, assist students in mastering course content, and meet one:one sessions as needed. Faculty members are held to the same standards as full‑time faculty in assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining current knowledge in their teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics;

and assisting with curriculum development and program review as needed. This includes syllabi development and completion of course materials at designated deadlines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• At least three semesters of experience teaching with Canvas Learning Management System.
• Completed Canvas training to teach online.
• Experience using Open Educational Resources (OER).
• Demonstrated ability to provide diverse teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.
• Availability to teach in-person daytime classes, with possible evenings and weekends.
• Experience teaching at a community college or a four‑year college/university.
• Experience working with diverse populations, including first‑generation learners and multilingual learners.

Preferred Qualifications (optional)

• PhD preferred.
• Experience working with students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who possess a wide range of academic abilities and interests.
• Teaching experience at a community college.

Employee Benefits (if benefitted position)

• High‑quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC).
• Reasonable dental and vision plans.
• Flexible medical spending account and dependent care assistance account.
• Low‑cost basic and optional life insurance.
• Retirement savings options:
  State Employees' Pension, optional retirement program (ORP), and deferred compensation 457(b) or 403(b) plans.
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive sick, vacation, and personal time.
• Tuition benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities.
• Short‑term disability and extended illness program participation options offered by AFLAC.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Cell phone bill discounts with major carriers.
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4
  
  You employee assistance program.
• Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus.
• Public transportation access via the MBTA Orange Line and connecting bus stops.

Location
:
Roxbury Campus – Roxbury Crossing

Unit Status
: DCE

Hours
:
Based on DCE contract

Anticipated Start Date
:
August 2026

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education – Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the institution will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857‑701‑1290 or pnoel1s.edu.