Adjunct Faculty - Psychology

Bristol Community College • Fall River, MA

7h

About The Position

Bristol Community College is hiring part-time adjunct instructors to teach Psychology courses on an as-needed basis, pending sufficient enrollment. Courses may be offered in person at campuses in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton, or online. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or on weekends, including Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Responsibilities include teaching Psychology courses; completing required trainings such as Title IX and Cybersecurity; meeting workload obligations under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by contractual deadlines; and performing related duties assigned by the Dean. Adjunct faculty are expected to act professionally, reflect Bristol's core values, apply relevant best practices supporting the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda, and be available to students virtually and in person to assist with course requirements and academic success.

This is a non-benefitted MCCC/DCE unit position. The minimum salary is $1,446 per credit hour, with actual salary determined by the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement. The anticipated start is Academic Year 2026–2027.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Clinical Psychology or a related field.
• Ability to teach courses in various modalities, including in person.
• Proven technological proficiency.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Evidence of scholarship.
• Experience using High Impact Practices.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas or another Learning Management System.
• Graduation from Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program.
• 18 graduate credits in Psychology.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

• Teach Psychology courses.
• Complete required trainings, including Title IX and Cybersecurity.
• Meet workload obligations under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by contractual deadlines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reflect Bristol's core values when interacting with members of the college community.
• Apply relevant best practices in support of the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda throughout job functions.
• Be available to students virtually and in person to assist with course requirements and support academic success.

Benefits

• The job posting describes Bristol's comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement, and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay), as well as tuition waiver discounts at Commonwealth public higher education institutions. This position is specifically identified as non-benefitted.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level