Adjunct Faculty, Health Studies

Massachusetts Bay Community College; Framingham, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 1,500 - 1,700; Part time

Job summary

MassBay Community College invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty member to teach courses in Healthcare Delivery Systems, Pharmacology, Soft Skills for Medical Professionals, Electronic Health Records, and related programs. Courses may be online, hybrid, or in person across campuses in Framingham, Wellesley Hills, and Ashland.

The adjunct faculty must have a healthcare background and teaching capability, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted certification in a health field, as needed.
• Minimum of two years of recent work experience in a health-related or relevant environment.
• Master's degree relevant to teaching the listed courses or 5 years of related professional experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Teach students in classroom or online environments following curriculum.
• Develop course content for the course.
• Collaborate with program officials on students’ academic progress and needs.
• Participate in 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 communicate with students and colleagues as appropriate.
• Exhibit current experience and relevancy in the healthcare environment being taught.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean/Dean.

Skills

Healthcare background

Effective communication

Objective assessment

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

5+ years of related professional experience

Job description

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 will join avibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve apopulation of students with various needs and backgrounds. The candidate is expected to commit toexcellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professionaldevelopment. Adjunct faculty areexpected 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.

MassBayCommunity College seeks a qualified part-time Adjunct Faculty beginning inspring 2025 and for future semesters to teach courses in Healthcare DeliverySystems, Pharmacology, Soft Skills for Medical Professionals, Electronic HealthRecords, Health Career Exploration, Medical Assistant, Medical Office, andPhlebotomy courses. The Health Studiesadjunct faculty teaches courses and skill development didactically. Studentswho enroll in these courses are typically in programs such as Medical Coding,Medical Office Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy butindividuals outside of these programs may take some of these courses. Somecourses are delivered online, and some may be taught face-to-face or in thehybrid modality.

The adjunctfaculty must have a healthcare background and expertise suitable to teach thecourse content. The candidate must be an effective communicator, be able toassess students objectively and work as a team. The adjunct faculty hasobtained appropriate certification where applicable and has earned appropriateeducation in a health-related profession. Opportunities exist for working with other clinical-based programs dependingon the candidate’s additional clinical certifications.

Courses andPrograms Where Adjunct Faculty are Needed:

• HL 118 HealthcareDelivery Systems 3Credits
• MO 105 Pharmacology 2 Credits
• HL 117 Soft Skills forMedical Professionals 3 Credits
• HL 116 Electronic HealthRecords 2 Credits
• HL 109 Health CareerExploration (Hybrid) 3 Credits
• HL 103 MedicalTerminology 3Credits
• Medical AssistantProgram Courses
• Medical Coding ProgramCourses
• Medical Office ProgramCourses
• Phlebotomy ProgramCourses

Spring 2025, Summer2025, Fall 2025, and beyond.

Days and Times: Varybased on the delivery modality of the course, i.e. online, hybrid, orface-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 isnot 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 employeesof MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within acommunity 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 Affi...
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Presentationexperience preferred;
• Certified/credentialed in medical assistance,phlebotomy, or higher;
• Formal experience teaching courses in the listabove.
  

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 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 Aff…