Adjunct Faculty for Human Services

Massachusetts Bay Community College; Framingham (MA); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 19.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Massachusetts Bay Community College seeks qualified adjunct instructors for courses in Human Services, including Social Welfare, Behavioral Health, Psychology and Sociology, across its Framingham and Wellesley Hills campuses. The role emphasizes student-centered learning, timely feedback, and collaboration with faculty.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a related field and have teaching experience. The College supports equity, diversity, and inclusive education and invites candidates

Formación

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching or training experience.

Responsabilidades

• Collaborate with faculty to prepare syllabi and curricula aligned with College initiatives.
• Meet students at scheduled times and teach assigned courses with effective instructional strategies.
• Use appropriate assessment methods to measure learning and provide timely feedback.
• Engage in professional development and stay current with education practices.
• Maintain clear communication with students, department, and staff throughout the term.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Communication

Commitment to equal opportunity

Educación

Master’s degree in a related field

Descripción del empleo

Department: Dean of Business and Professional Studies

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

MassBay fosterseducational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local andglobal citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet criticalworkforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economicdevelopment. MassachusettsBay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgroundsand experiences. We invite allindividuals to consider joining our community. Located inGreater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college,offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses inWellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate willjoin a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve apopulation of students with various needs and backgrounds. The candidate is expected to commit to excellence inteaching and learning, collaboration and professional development. Adjunct facultyare expected to deliver course materials in a learner-centered environmentconductive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member inthis position communicates consistently and effectively with students, facultyand administrators, and responds to communications within a 24-hour period oftime. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timelygrading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback withassignments, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades. MassBay Community College seeks qualified part time instructors for the currentand future semesters to teach courses in and related to Human Services,including, but not limited to Social Welfare, Behavioral Health, Psychology,and Sociology. Fields of potential courses may also include Substance Abuse andDirect Support. Our adjunct instructors hold a master’s degree in a related discipline and haveobtained appropriate certification and/or licensure where applicable.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work in collaboration with faculty and others to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the vision and needs of the College and its initiatives;
• Meet students regularly at the posted class times and teach assigned courses using effective instructional strategies that promote student learning and preparation;
• Use appropriate assessment methods consistently and regularly to measure student understanding in line with accreditation and College standards;
• Engage in professional development activities to learn current practices concerning education generally, and early college initiatives;
• Utilize appropriate learning management systems for the College as needed;
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester;
• Submit syllabi, midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the College, high school, and/or early college liaisons consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and college policies, practices, and procedures;
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in the discipline and the classroom;
• Willingness to participatein department and divisional assessment activities, including making artifacts available for annual assessment of learning activities.

This list isnot to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties asrequired to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College. All employeesof MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within acommunity that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s degree in a related field;
• Teaching/training experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Equal Opportunity;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support;
• Experience with advising and/or personal and academic coaching, teaching, advocacy, financial aid, personal and career development, case management/outreach, and mentoring;
• Demonstrated track record in innovative, non-traditional modes of instruction and instructional delivery;
• Strong evidence of passionate commitment to striving for excellence in working with students, faculty, and staff and in responding to opportunities that extend the Mission of the College;
• Portray knowledge of higher education recruitment, orientation, access, transition, and success.

EquivalencyStatement:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated aboveare encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experiencehave prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training andexperience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $1,512.00 - $1,715.00 per DCE credit

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

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 CommunityCollege is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaintsconcerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall bereferred to the College’sAssociate Dean of Equity Assurance and/or Title IX Coordinator, theMassachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal EmploymentOpportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Officefor Civil Rights.