Adjunct Faculty, Early College Pathways-Health Studies on High School Campuses

MassBay Community College; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 1,500 - 1,700; Part time

Job summary

MassBay Community College in Framingham invites applications for Adjunct Faculty in Early College Pathways-Health Studies. The role involves teaching Health Careers Exploration, Medical Terminology, Soft Skills for Medical Professionals on high school campuses, in face-to-face or hybrid formats.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in a relevant field or have 5+ years of related experience, with health-field certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a field relevant to the listed Health Studies courses or 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Current unrestricted certification in a health field, if required by the program.
• At least two years of recent work experience in a health-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in a classroom or online environment following required protocols and curriculum.
• Develop content for the course.
• Collaborate with program officials on students’ academic progress and needs.
• Assess course and program learning outcomes.
• Provide an engaging learning environment.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues and work as part of a team.
• Stay current with professional development activities.
• Use college/high school platforms to communicate with students and colleagues.
• Deliver course content in a learner-centered environment that promotes student engagement and success.
• Respond to communications within established timelines and grade assignments promptly.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and final grades; manage course-related duties.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual

Presentation skills

Assessment skills

Student support

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

5+ years professional experience

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Early College Pathways-Health Studies on HighSchool Campuses

Department: Dean Nursing and Health Sciences

Location: Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. MassBay Community College seeks qualified Adjunct Faculty members beginning in spring 2027 and for future semesters to teach courses in Health Careers Exploration, Medical Terminology, and/or Soft Skills for Medical Professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a varied student population. The Health Studies Adjunct Faculty will teach college courses and provide skill‑development instruction didactically on high school campuses where we have Early College/Dual Enrollment agreements. Courses are delivered face‑to‑face or in a hybrid modality. Opportunities exist to teach other courses in health sciences, depending on the candidate’s additional clinical certifications.

Teaching schedules follow the assigned high school campus rotation and may vary by day, school calendar, and student lunch schedule. Specific course meeting days and times will be determined in coordination with the assigned high school campus.

Courses and Programs Where Adjunct Faculty are Needed:

• HL 118 Healthcare Delivery Systems 3 Credits
• HL 119 Pharmacology 2 Credits
• HL 117 Soft Skills for Medical Professionals 3 Credits
• HL 116 Electronic Health Records 2 Credits
• HL 109 Health Career Exploration 3 Credits
• HL 103 Medical Terminology 3 Credits
• Medical Assistant Program Courses
• Phlebotomy Program Courses

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach students in a classroom or online environment, following required protocols and procedures, and following the curriculum;
• Develop content for the course;
• Collaborate with program officials on students’ academic progress and needs;
• Participate in the assessment of course and program learning outcomes;
• Provide an engaging learning environment;
• Communicate effectively, assess students objectively, and work as part of a team;
• Stay current with professional development activities;
• Use the College’s technology platforms or the High School’s technology platforms to effectively communicate with students and colleagues to enhance the learning, as appropriate;
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and collaboration;
• Deliver course content in a learner-centered environment that promotes student engagement and success;
• Communicate effectively and consistently with students, faculty, and administrators;
• Respond to communications within established timelines, typically within 24 hours;
• Grade assignments and assess student performance in a timely manner;
• Provide substantive and constructive feedback to support student learning and development;
• Maintain accurate and timely submission of clinical evaluations, attendance records, and final grades;
• Manage course-related responsibilities in accordance with departmental and institutional requirements;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean/ Assistant Dean.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree relevant to teaching any of the courses listed in the ‘Courses and Programs’ description above, or at least 5 years of directly related professional experience in the field, maybe substituted for the advanced degree;
• Current unrestricted certification in a given health field, as needed;
• A minimum of two years of recent work experience in a health-related or relevant work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affindative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills;
• Presentation experience preferred;
• Commitment to maintaining current knowledge and competencies within the healthcare field;
• Ability to objectively assess and evaluate student performance;
• Bilingual language skills;
• Certified/credentialed in medical assistant, phlebotomy, or higher;
• Formal experience teaching courses in the “Courses andPrograms” list above.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $1,512 - $1,715 per DCE Credit

Classification Type: DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline: September 30th, 2026, or thereafter until filled.

Faculty

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay 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 College’s Affimative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.