Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

MePA; Wellesley (MA); Hybrid; USD 2,083,000 - 2,363,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College in Wellesley Hills, MA is seeking an adjunct faculty member in Psychology to join a dynamic educational community. The role focuses on delivering learner-centered courses, timely feedback, and clear communication with students and colleagues.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Psychology, has strong written and oral communication skills, and can employ varied teaching strategies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Community College experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse faculty, staff and students.
• Experience using various teaching and assessment strategies to promote learning.
• Ability to use information technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula to meet course requirements and outcomes.
• Use assessment methods to measure student understanding.
• Maintain excellent communication with students and staff throughout the semester.
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain teaching excellence.
• Submit midterm and final grades, attendance and other reports by due dates.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by the Dean per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teaching strategies

Information technology

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Psychology

Department: Dean of Humanities

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. The candidate is expected to commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver course materials in a learner-centered environment conductive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member in this position communicates consistently and effectively with students, faculty and administrators, and responds to communications within a 24-hour period of time. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timely grading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback with assignments, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula to address course/program requirements and student learning outcomes to meet graduation competencies as appropriate;
• Use appropriate assessment methods consistently and regularly to measure student understanding;
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department and division staff throughout the semester;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning;
• Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Community College experience strongly preferred;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body;
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to promote and evaluate student learning;
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affinity Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Interest and availability to work day and evening;
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student support, student learning and student support.

Additional Information

Salary Range

$1,512 - $1,715 per DCE Credit

Position Type

DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline

Open until filled.

Faculty

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay 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 Affimative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.