Adjunct Faculty: Social Work-Behavioral Sciences Department - Bunker Hill Community College

New River Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community college in Boston seeks an experienced educator to teach Social Work courses in the Behavioral Sciences Department. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree or Ph.D. in a related field and demonstrates a commitment to engaging diverse student populations through culturally responsive pedagogies. This part-time position offers $1,343 per credit hour and opens for applications until filled, with teaching responsibilities beginning in the Fall 2024 semester.

Qualifications

• Experience with community engagement in teaching.
• Proven ability to adapt teaching methods for diverse student backgrounds.
• Ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish or another language is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Social Work courses in the Behavioral Sciences Department.
• Engage students through high impact teaching and learning practices.
• Work collaboratively with diverse faculty and staff.

Skills

Culturally responsive pedagogies

High impact teaching practices

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D. in Social Work or related field

Job description

Job Description

• Teach Social Work courses in the Behavioral Sciences Department under the Behavioral, Social Sciences and Global Learning Division
• Courses may include Introduction to Social Work, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, Equity and Cultural Wealth in Social Work Practice, Social Welfare Policy and Practice, and Interviewing and Documentation in Social Work
• Courses may be offered at any of the BHCC campuses, satellite campuses, partner sites, or instructional sites, including but not limited to Madison Park High School, Malden High School, PAO Center, and Freedom House.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Social Work or related field.
• Evidence of engagement in culturally responsive pedagogies.
• Experience with high impact teaching and learning practices (examples: undergraduate research, community engagement, critical pedagogies, learning communities).
• Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff and student population.

Preferred Requirements

• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Our students come from a variety of cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and we are dedicated to providing them with the support they need to succeed. While not required, the ability to read, speak, and write in Spanish or another language is preferred.

Additional Information

Salary: $1,343 Per Credit Hour

Effective Date: Fall 2024 semester; open until filled

• Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
• Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

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