Health Psychology Adjunct - Teach and Mentor Students

MCPHS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

MCPHS in Boston seeks adjunct faculty to teach Health Psychology for Fall 2026, two sections meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-9:15am and 9:30am-10:45am. The course covers biopsychosocial factors in health, stress, behavior change theories, and symptom perception.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in health sciences, psychology, public health or related field, with at least one year of college teaching experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in health sciences, psychology, public health or related field.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college/university level.
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact with diverse stakeholders (students, faculty, administration, alumni, external professionals).
• Experience teaching health care-focused students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides syllabus with course objectives and learning outcomes.
• Creates engaging assignments demonstrating real-world health psychology applications.
• Uses the University's learning management system to post materials and communicate with students.
• Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, via videoconference, phone or email.
• Provides student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Teaching experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Health Sciences, Psychology, Public Health or related field

Job description

MCPHS in Boston seeks adjunct faculty to teach Health Psychology for Fall 2026, two sections meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8am-9:15am and 9:30am-10:45am. The course covers biopsychosocial factors in health, stress, behavior change theories, and symptom perception.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in health sciences, psychology, public health or related field, with at least one year of college teaching experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.