Psychology Faculty Member

Overview

Holyoke Community College (HCC) is a multi‑million dollar, 135‑acre campus offering state‑of‑the‑art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually and provides extensive recreational and cultural activities. Its values—innovation, student concern, and excellence—create a tradition of success spanning more than six decades.

Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration.

Psychology Faculty Member – Full‑time, Tenure‑track MCCC/MTA Position.

• Teach a variety of psychology courses, primarily on‑campus.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Provide academic advising.
• Attend Department, Division, and College meetings.
• Participate in College Governance Committees and other committees, task forces, sub‑committees, and other activities as requested.
• Assist in curriculum development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Integrate computer technology into coursework, as appropriate.
• Participate in enrollment and retention efforts, as appropriate.

• Master’s degree in Psychology or Child/Human Development.
• Experience and interest in teaching introductory level psychology courses.
• Well‑qualified and prepared to teach developmental psychology (e.g., Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, or Human Development).
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of varied pedagogical strategies.
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction.
• Willingness to teach courses in a variety of modalities (on‑campus, online).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to and understanding of the community college mission.
• Commitment to teaching a student body diverse in abilities, age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, and sexual orientation.
• Demonstrated proficiency in inclusive pedagogy.

• Post‑Masters credits or doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Specialization in developmental psychology.
• Demonstrated proficiency in community college teaching.
• Experience teaching individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Salary:
Minimum $57,013.00 – $65,725.00. Actual salary commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.

Funding:
State.

Start Date:

August 2026.
Additional Details: A teaching demonstration is a required part of the interview process.

Application requirements:
- Letter of interest (Cover Letter) referencing minimal and preferred qualifications.
- CV/Resume including three references with contact information.

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations. If an accommodation is needed for the application or interview process, contact the Office of People and Talent at .

• Employment contingent upon successful completion and review of a background check including CORI and SORI.
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC does not sponsor H1B visas.

Holyoke 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 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 X Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.