Location: Roxbury Crossing, MA
Category: Part Time Faculty
Job Type: Contract
Posted On: Tue Jul 7 2026
Job Description:
Title: Adjunct Faculty- Psychology
Unit: DCE
Department: Liberal Arts
Reports to: Dean of Liberal Arts
Date: August 2026
Position Summary
In-person teaching assignments may include, but are not limited to, courses in
- General Psychology
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Human Growth and Development
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Adolescent Psychology
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Abnormal Psychology
Classes are held on campus at 1234 Columbus Avenue, Roxbury Crossing
Duties and Responsibilities
The Psychology Adjunct Faculty will provide effective and high-quality instruction and assist students master course content by meeting one: one as needed. Adjunct Faculty members are held to the same standards as full-time faculty in assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining current knowledge in their teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics; and assisting with curriculum development and program review as needed. This includes syllabi development, and completion of course required materials at designated deadlines.
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
- Master's degree in psychology, master's degree in social work or related
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At least 3 semesters of experience teaching with Canvas Learning Management System.
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Must have completed Canvas Training to teach online.
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Experience using Open Educational Resources (OER)
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Canvas LMS Experience is a must
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Demonstrated ability to provide diverse teaching methods to different learning styles
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Must be available to teach in person for daytime classes, possible evenings and weekends.
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Experience teaching at a community college otherwise a 4-year college/university.
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Must have experience working in diverse populations, with first generation learners, and multi-lingual learners.
Preferred Qualifications (optional): PhD preferred.
- Experience working with students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who possess wide ranges of academic abilities and interests.
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Teaching experience at a community college
Additional Information:
(If benefitted position) Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include:
- High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
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Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans
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Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account
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Low cost basic and optional life insurance
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Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
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12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
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Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
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Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options offered by AFLAC
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Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
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Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
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Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
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Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus
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Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops, an eight-minute walk to the campus.
Location: Roxbury campus- Roxbury Crossing
Unit Status: DCE
Hours: based on DCE contract
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Application Instructions
All applicants must apply online by submitting
Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.
After completing all the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.
Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or [email protected].
ADA Compliance
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
