Embedded Learning Specialist

Massachusetts Bay Community College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 45,461,000 - 49,594,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College is seeking an Embedded Learning Specialist (Part-Time) to support the English department with in-person and online classroom activities at Wellesley Hills. The role involves assisting a full-time faculty member with materials, student support, and classroom operations up to 18 hours per week across fall, spring, and summer terms.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in a related field with teaching or instructional technology experience and demonstrates

Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field with 1 year teaching/tech experience.
• Experience with adaptive technology and instructional support.
• Experience in community college environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with document management, research, and reporting.
• Assist with correspondence and scheduling.
• Assist with the preparation of teaching materials.
• Assist with using adaptive technology solutions (e.g. voice to text).
• Work with students one-on-one and in small groups.
• Help students understand assignments and instructor's written feedback.
• Navigate Blackboard with students in person and online.
• Collaborate with instructor via meetings and email.

Skills

Document management

Research & reporting

Scheduling

Teaching material prep

Adaptive technology

Student support

Classroom engagement

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Blackboard

OneDrive

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Embedded Learning Specialist (Part-Time)

Department: Humanities

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educationalexcellence and academic success to prepare students for local and globalcitizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforcedemands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employeesof 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 associatedegrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills,Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educationalcommunity and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students withvarious needs and backgrounds. This is a part-time, non-unit position with no benefits. The primary purpose of this role is to assist a full-time faculty in the Department of English with in-personand virtual classroom management, preparation of materials, and studentsupport. This position includes both on-campus and virtual hours for up to18 hours a week during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

KeyResponsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with document management, research, and reporting;


• Assist with correspondence and scheduling;


• Assist with the preparation of teaching materials;


• Assist with using adaptive technology solutions (e.g. voice to text, shortcuts, etc);


• Work with students one-on-one and in small groups;


• Encourage student engagement, i.e. how to respond effectively to feedback and self-advocate;


• Demonstrate active and effective participation in class activities;


• Help students understand assignments and instructor's written feedback;


• Help students with reading comprehension techniques, often working with students in small groups to discuss and understand course readings;


• Connect students to the Academic Achievement Center and other College resources;


• Help students navigate the course on Blackboard in person and online;


• May assist in leading classroom activity in small and/or large groups;


• Review and understand upcoming assignments and curriculum via Blackboard course site, other learning management system, or shared documents;


• Collaborate with instructor via face-to-face meetings, Skype, email, etc;


• May communicate with students via learning specialist’s MassBay email;


• Other duties as assigned.

This list is not tobe considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as requiredto meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees ofMassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in required discipline, or closely related field;with one (1) year experience and/or training that includes teaching,instructional technology or program development; or an equivalent combinationof education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Aff;


• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;


• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;


• Proficiency in Blackboard or other Learning Managementsoftware platform:


• Strong technology skills(will need to assist with OneDrive, Google Docs, Blackboard, MicrosoftOffice, etc);


• Strong organizational andproblem-solving skills;


• Strong written and verbalcommunication skills;


• Experienceworking with college students in a flexible setting.

Times and Days:

The successful candidate will be required to work duringthe faculty member’s in-person class times and will be embedded in theirasynchronous online courses. Must be able to commit to up to 18 hours weeklyduring the fall, spring and summer academic session.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $36.55 per hour

Classification: MCCCPart-Time, Grade 5

Source of Funding: Local Trust

Deadline: September 30th, 2026 or thereafter that until filled.

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 opportunityemployer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationalorigin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, geneticinformation, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs andactivities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries orcomplaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexualviolence shall be referred to the College's Affective Action and/orTitle IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission AgainstDiscrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or theUnited States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.