Adjunct Instructors Foreign Languages - Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is seeking qualified instructors in Foreign Languages to teach online. Responsibilities include developing course materials, supporting student effort, grading, and providing timely feedback using Canvas to organize learning and course delivery.

The position reports to the Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts and requires a Master's degree and college teaching experience. RCC values diversity and offers flexible start dates for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a field relevant to the course(s) taught.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Experience with online teaching and Canvas LMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction of assigned course(s) in Foreign Languages.
• Create and revise daily lesson plans.
• Grade student work and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain attendance and academic progress records.
• Advise students before and after class or by appointment.
• Utilize Canvas LMS to enhance learning and organization.

Skills

Online teaching

Student engagement

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at .

Job Description:

Unit: DCE

Department: Liberal Arts

Reports to: Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts

RCC is looking for qualified instructors in Foreign Languages to teach online. Responsibilities may include developing quality course materials, supporting and encouraging student effort, grading student work and providing substantive feedback in a timely manner, using the Canvas learning management system to enhance learning and organization, and other related duties.

Reports to:Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts

• Provide instruction of his/her assigned course(s)
• Responsible for creating a classroom environment which fosters students' academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Responsible for the creation and revision of daily lesson plans.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of student attendance and academic progress.
• Correct and return quizzes, tests and lab assignments in a timely manner to students.
• Utilize impactful instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available resources.
• Follow a syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students before and after class or by appointment.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in a field relevant to the course(s) taught.
• Teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with Canvas or other LMSs.
• Teaching experience at a community college.
• Demonstrated ability to provide diverse teaching methods to different learning styles.
• Experience with online teaching and OER.

Additional Information:

Expected Start Date:Fall 2026 and Spring 2027

Location:1234 Columbus Ave, RoxburyCrossings, MA 02120

Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

Compensation: placement within the salary range is determined in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.