Assistant Professor, Psychology - Middlesex Community College

Pennsylvania Psychological Association; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision plans

Retirement plan (state)

Job summary

Middlesex Community College invites applications for an Assistant Professor, Psychology. The full-time faculty member will teach Psychology courses at the Bedford and Lowell campuses, collaborate with the chair and dean, and contribute to program development and student advisement.

The role emphasizes inclusive excellence, diverse teaching methods, and ongoing professional growth within a supportive college community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology is required.
• Ability to teach a variety of psychology courses.
• Understanding of the community college role and mission.
• Experience with diverse instructional methods.
• Ability to work collegially with faculty from different disciplines.
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement.
• Understanding of the community college in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach the equivalent of fifteen credits per semester in Psychology.
• Post and conduct office hours as required by contract.
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings.
• Provide ongoing advising for course, program, and career decisions.
• Engage in professional development and stay current in area of expertise.
• Help plan, implement, and evaluate the psychology program and student experiences.
• Orient new adjunct faculty to course and program requirements.
• Ensure program compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as per the MCCC Agreement.
• Engage in college service as needed.

Skills

Teaching in psychology

Diversity & inclusion

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Online course development

Education

Master's degree in Psychology

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College (MCC) is one of the largest community colleges in the Commonwealth, employing people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional, administrative, and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford, and online. We are focused on equity to transform lives and shape futures. MCC values equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence, innovation, and success for our employees and students. MCC is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, and diversity to provide a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all students and employees. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and others are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Middlesex 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 Affirmative 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. Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/disclosurestatements/campsecrpt.aspx

Position Title

Assistant Professor, Psychology - Middlesex Community College

Location

Lowell, MA

Category

Full-time Faculty

Job Type

Full-time

Posted On

Thu Oct 22 2026

Job Description

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.

Job 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

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