Adjunct Faculty of General Psychology

Basic Purpose:

The Psychology Department at Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks to hire an instructor to teach one section of PSY 101: General Psychology during the Spring 2026 semester. The semester runs from January 20 to May 11 (inclusive of finals period). This course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. Adjunct instructors are welcomed members of the department, and are provided with office space, email, voicemail, and support and resources needed for quality teaching.  Successful candidates may have the possibility of teaching additional courses in subsequent semesters.

Requirements:

Applicants with a PhD in Psychology are preferred. ABD doctoral candidates will also be considered. Individuals with a terminal master's degree in psychology with experience teaching at the college level will also be considered. Candidates must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for two references who can attest to the applicant's teaching experience and qualifications. In the cover letter, we invite candidates to describe their experiences working with a diverse student body. Finalists will also be asked to provide official transcripts of academic work. Materials should be submitted online as MS Word documents or pdf files at www.assumption.edu/hr. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

Mental Demands:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

About Assumption University:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.

As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.