Job description

Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including, W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Job Description:

Berkshire Community College is searching for adjunct faculty to teach Introductory Psychology.

Adjunct Pool Position for HBSS Division:

Student enrollment at Berkshire Community College has been steadily increasing, especially with the recent funding bills for Mass Reconnect and Mass Educate, providing many students with “Free Community College.” To meet the rising demand for courses, we are searching for adjuncts to join our pool of qualified instructors. As we add sections, we will pull from this pool to fill our course assignments. A teaching assignment is not guaranteed and will depend upon need, availability, and a successful interview. At this point, we are only searching for adjuncts who are available teach in person on our campus.

Adjuncts in the Humanities, Behavioral, and Social Sciences Division provide classroom instruction to students seeking certificate and associate degrees. The ideal candidate is a collaborative colleague who enjoys sharing their enthusiasm, expertise, and experience in a student-centered learning environment and who appreciates the diversity of the community college population.

For reference, please review this course description:

A traditional introductory course in psychology. Topics include research methods and experimental design, biology and behavior, development, learning and conditioning, intelligence and memory, sensation and perception, motivation and emotion, theories of personality, abnormal behavior and psychotherapy. A prerequisite for many other psychology courses.

Adjunct faculty members typically teach one or more course sections per semester, being responsible for instructional preparation, content presentation, learning activities, and student assessment. Guidance from experienced faculty members and administrators as well as professional development will be available.

Adjunct faculty members are not required to advise students or to hold office hours.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in psychology or a closely related field required.
• Must be available to teach in person either during the day or in the evening.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with online and hybrid teaching and active learning is appreciated.

Additional Information:

• Pay: $1,397/credit – $1,688/credit, based on DCE step, per the DCE Contract, (non-benefited)
• Area of Assignment: Academic Affairs
• Unit: DCE
• Anticipated Start Date: 8/29/2025

Pursuant to the Clery Act of 1990 a copy of Berkshire Community College’s security report is available on the BCC Website.

BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to Human Resources, 1350 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

How to apply

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume that addresses your experience and qualifications for teaching PSY107 Introductory Psychology by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board.