Assistant Professor, Psychology

Middlesex Community College (MA); Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parking

Pension/retirement plans

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Middlesex Community College (MCC) seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Psychology to teach across Bedford and Lowell campuses. The candidate collaborates with the department chair and dean on program planning, implementation, and evaluation while supporting inclusive excellence and student advisement.

The role emphasizes diverse teaching methods, ongoing professional development, and service to the college community in alignment with MCC's strategic plan.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology or higher training in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in diverse psychology areas.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of fifteen credits per semester in Psychology.
• Post and conduct office hours as required by the contract.
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings.
• Advise students on course, program, and career planning.
• Engage in professional development and stay current in psychology.

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

PhD in Psychology

Job description

About Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Title

Assistant Professor, Psychology

Unit

Full-Time MCCC Day Faculty

Department

Liberal Arts, Psychology

Reports To

Dean Liberal Arts Division

Date

October 22, 2026

General Summary

The full-time Psychology faculty is a creative, knowledgeable, and flexible individual who is responsible for teaching Psychology courses on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses. The faculty member works with the department chair and the dean in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program and participates in college service as well as student advisement. The faculty is committed to inclusive excellence, diversity, and continuous professional improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of fifteen credits per semester in Psychology.
• Post and conduct office hours in office space as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.
• Participate fully in department, division, and college meetings.
• Participate in college service as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.
• Provide ongoing advising with assigned students for the purpose of course, program and career decisions.
• Participate in professional development activities and remain current in one's area of expertise
• Establish, maintain, and monitor departmental policies and procedures that support effective, responsive, high quality education.
• Implement applicable college policies.
• Collaborate with the department chair and dean in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of student experiences.
• Orient new adjunct faculty to course and program requirements.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate the program in compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Psychology
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in a variety of areas of Psychology (e.g. Introduction to Psychology, Child Psychology, Brain and Behavior, etc.)
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college.
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with faculty from different disciplines.
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology
• Specific knowledge base in biological psychology or developmental psychology.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative instructional approaches such as the effective use of technology including online courses.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a variety of assessment strategies.
• Bilingual skills a plus

Additional Information

Please note, the faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range

$60,483 is the starting salary range of an Assistant Professor with a Master's Degree; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location

Lowell and Bedford Campus, as needed

Expected Start Date

January 2027

Application Deadline

November 12, 2026

Pre-Employment Requirements

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary. Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or [e-mail].