Assistant Professor, Psychology - Middlesex Community College

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