PSYC 101 Adjunct Position, Spring 2026

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston's only women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. 

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As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

Brief Overview of type of faculty position we are seeking to fill:

The Adjunct Instructor is responsible for the academic success of students enrolled in a campus-based course in accordance with program and course objectives and course syllabi. Each adjunct instructor should be highly knowledgeable about the subject matter for their assigned course, and maintain expertise in the subject area.  The adjunct instructor is expected to actively monitor and track individual student progress and provide support and direction as needed, both during the class and outside of class as needed and appropriate.

The Department of Psychology at Simmons University seeks adjunct instructors to teach Introduction to Psychological Science (PSYC 101) during the Spring 2026 semester in-person on our Boston campus, to begin January 22, 2026 and end May 11, 2025. All classes will be held in person. Instructors are also expected to be available to meet with students for office hours, either through video/zoom calls or in person, as needed.

PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychological Science

Surveys contemporary approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Covers topics from neurons to neuroses, including perception, memory, social interaction, personality, and mental disorders.

Responsibilities: The adjunct instructor will be responsible for lecturing and leading in weekly class discussions.

Requirements:

• Master's degree required; Ph.D. preferred.

• Teaching experience is preferred, at either the college or high school level.

Required Application Materials:

• CV or resume

• Cover letter as to why you are interested in the position and your psychology areas of expertise.

• Names and contact information for two professional references

Please contact the department chair, Amanda Carey, at if you have any questions. Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Proprietary Issues

The courses and materials relating hereto, in whatever form, offered by Simmons University are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of Simmons University.  All models, curricula, programs, materials and systems designed or developed by faculty engaged by Simmons University in connection with the teaching such courses shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Simmons University.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.