Adjunct Faculty - Black Studies - Massasoit Community College

MAVENLINK, INC.; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Massasoit Community College is seeking adjunct or part-time faculty to teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses across several campuses in Brockton, Canton, and Middleborough. Positions are available for Fall 2026–Spring 2027 and may involve coaching, committee work, and professional development activities.

Salary is $1,512 per credit, with pro-rated payment if mid-semester. Preferred candidates hold a Master’s degree in Black Studies or a closely related field and demonstrate the ability to

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Black Studies, African Studies, or closely related field, or a Master's degree with experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Create a community of learners
• Plan and implement active and collaborative learning and assessment
• Prepare course syllabi that meet contractual requirements
• Schedule classes to meet all meeting days
• Employ effective instructional strategies to promote learning
• Use assessment tools to measure understanding
• Maintain attendance, participation, grades, and records
• Meet deadlines for grades and administrative documentation
• Collaborate with divisional staff
• Participate in instructional development and orientation activities

Education

Master's degree in Black Studies or related field

Job description

Massasoit Community College takes pride in its long-standing tradition of excellence and its historic mission to welcome all who seek to learn. The College offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across the arts, sciences, applied sciences, healthcare, and technology. In addition, Massasoit provides non-credit workforce development certificates, corporate training opportunities, adult basic education, and personal enrichment courses. Each year, the College welcomes a diverse body of new and returning students, including high school students seeking to earn college credit through dual enrollment partnerships.

More than half of Massasoit's students identify as students of color, and more than half are first generation to attend college. Approximately 700 students annually earn an associate degree or certificate, advancing their educational and career goals.

Located in Brockton, Massachusetts - a vibrant and diverse city of approximately 105,000 residents - Massasoit's main campus reflects and celebrates the community it serves. The College also operates a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and serves students from more than 45 cities and towns across Southeast Massachusetts.

Job Description:

Accepting Applications for Academic Year 2026-2027

Adjunct or part time teaching assignments include in-person, online, or hybrid formats on any of Massasoit's campuses/sites; these may include courses that are offered through Massasoit's Early College program, including courses that run at partner high schools. We are currently looking for predominantly in-person faculty who can teach regularly on campus, especially during the day. Professors work collaboratively to create a learner centered environment focused on student learning and success. Teaching approaches are expected to include active and collaborative techniques and real-world applications. Adjunct faculty who choose may involve themselves in other aspects of campus life such as: coaching and mentoring students, participating on committees, attending department meetings, professional development seminars and college convocations, and working on various projects.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create a community of learners
• Plan and implement active and collaborative learning and assessment
• Prepare course syllabi that meet all contractual requirements.
• Schedule classes to meet for the allotted time on every scheduled meeting day during the semester.
• Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student learning.
• Use appropriate assessment tools to accurately measure student understanding of class subject matter.
• Monitor email communications from students and the college, and respond in a timely manner.
• Maintain student records of attendance, participation, grades, etc.
• Meet all deadlines for submission of grades, student participation reports, student grievance responses and other administrative documentation.
• Work collaboratively with divisional staff

Additional Opportunities:

• Participate in instructional development and orientation, department, early college, and college wide activities

THIS POSTINGIS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.

Adjunct Faculty arepart-timeinstructors hired on an as needed basis. Positions may consist of day, night, or weekend positions and may be in Brockton, Canton, Middleborough, or any other instructional site, including local high schools.

Please note:Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in Black Studies, African Studies, or closely related field, or a Master's degree with an appropriate level of experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with and understanding of the community college environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Capable of maintaining academic standards with empathy and honesty.
• Knowledge of and experience using effective pedagogical strategies.

Additional Information:

Position Status:MCCC/MTA position

Semester:Academic Year Fall 2026- Spring 2027

Supervisor: Dean of Liberal Studies and the Arts

Salary:$1,512.00per credit, consistent with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.*If hired for the position mid-semester, the salary will be pro-rated based on the number of weeks left in the semester.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites.

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2027

Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, [e-mail] , or the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student Services and Enrollment Management, Eraj Mashmasarmi, 508-588-9100, x1901, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room SC208a, [e-mail] , the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.