Adjunct Faculty – Health Psychology

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Arts and Sciences seeks adjunct faculty to teach a section of Health Psychology on the Boston campus during the Spring 2027 semester. The course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. It introduces foundational theories and research in health psychology, focusing on biopsychosocial factors influencing health, behavior, and illness. Students critically examine models of health, stress-related illness, behavior change theories, and psychosocial aspects of symptom perception and management.

The adjunct faculty member provides an approved syllabus with course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies consistent with School policies, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria. The instructor develops engaging assignments demonstrating real-world applications, uses the University learning management system to share course materials and communicate with students, and advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments and other University-approved communication methods. Service includes student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment. Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in Health Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate, and/or professional education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels, including students, faculty, administration and staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching healthcare-focused students.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with School policies, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines, and evaluation criteria.
• Provide engaging assignments demonstrating real-world applications of course concepts.
• Use the University’s learning management system to post the syllabus, assignments, and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone, email, or other University-approved mechanisms.
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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