Adjunct Faculty - Psychology; Human Sexuality

About Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi‑million‑dollar, 135‑acre campus, equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college’s strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success.

These values have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today’s challenges.

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Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach in the Psychology Department for the course:
Human Sexuality.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Summer 2026 semester)

Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and/or Department Dean.

• The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting and forward it to the dean no later than the end of the first week of classes in each session.
• Utilize active learning methods and a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist learners in meeting the objectives of the course (e.g., cooperative learning, experiential learning, writing for learning, critical‑thinking initiatives).
• Remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in professional content area(s).
• Arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.
• Record and report student data accurately, including assessment of student performance and final grade reports.
• Support students’ learning goals by focusing on learning outcomes, considering students’ needs and abilities, and becoming familiar with academic and social support.
• Make reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.
• Maintain the academic integrity of the college.
• Be available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
• Recommend campus services to students as needed (library, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.).
• Attend all scheduled classes; if a class must be missed, notify the supervisor or designee and provide an alternate assignment.

• Master’s Degree, preferably in Psychology.
• College‑level teaching experience strongly preferred, along with community or workplace education/training experience.
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

COMPENSATION: DCE $1,397.00 per credit; no benefits.

Trust.

Please note that general adjunct postings are for adjunct pools. Positions may or may not be immediately available.

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552‑2554.

• Employment is contingent upon the 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 is not sponsoring 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 Aff…