Adjunct Faculty, Health Studies

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College in Framingham seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for Health Studies to teach courses in online, hybrid, or face-to-face formats. The position emphasizes learner-centered instruction, timely grading, and meaningful feedback to support student success.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in a related field or has 5+ years of relevant professional experience, with unrestricted certification in health.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted certification in a health field as needed.
• Master's degree relevant to teaching or 5+ years of related professional experience.
• Commitment to student success and continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Health Studies in online, hybrid, or in-person formats.
• Develop course content and assess learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with program officials on student progress and needs.
• Provide timely feedback and maintain engaging learning environments.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and use campus platforms.

Skills

Bilingual language skills

Presentation experience

Community college experience

Education

Master's degree relevant to teaching

5+ years of related professional experience

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Health Studies

Department:

Health Studies

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. The candidate is expected to commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver course materials in a learner-centered environment conducive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member in this position communicates consistently and effectively with students, faculty and administrators, and responds to communications within a 24 hour period of time. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timely grading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback with assignments, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.

Courses and Programs Where Adjunct Faculty are Needed:

• HL 118 Healthcare Delivery Systems 3 Credits
• MO 105 Pharmacology 2 Credits
• HL 117 Soft Skills for Medical Professionals 3 Credits
• HL 116 Electronic Health Records 2 Credits
• HL 109 Health Career Exploration (Hybrid) 3 Credits
• HL 103 Medical Terminology 3 Credits
• Medical Assistant Program Courses
• Medical Coding Program Courses
• Medical Office Program Courses
• Phlebotomy Program Courses

Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025, and beyond.

Days and Times: Vary based on the delivery modality of the course, i.e. online, hybrid, or face-to-face.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach students in a classroom or online environment following protocols and procedures and follow the curriculum;
• Develop course 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 on their own time;
• Use the College’s technology platforms to effectively communicate with students and colleagues to enhance the learning, as appropriate;
• Exhibit current experience and relevancy in the healthcare environment being taught;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean/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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.
• 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 may be substituted for the advanced degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmitative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Presentation experience preferred;
• Bilingual language skills;
• Certified/credentialed in medical assistance, phlebotomy, or higher;
• Formal experience teaching courses in the listed above.

Salary Range:

$1,512.00 - $1,715.00 per DCE credit

Position Type:

DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline:

Open until filled.

Additional Information:

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 Affirmitative 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.