Part Time Day & Evening Faculty - Human Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is inviting applications for part-time adjunct faculty at Fitchburg State University. This opportunity is open to qualified experts who will provide a high-quality learning environment for students using their specialized skills in various educational settings.

Applicants must possess a Master’s Degree and will have their application maintained for review from July 1st to June 30th each academic year. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a letter of interest and resume.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an academic or professional field.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality learning environment.
• Utilize expertise in classroom, laboratories, and studios.

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

About Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high‑quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now offers more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master’s degree programs to 7,000 full and part‑time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description

Membership to the Fitchburg State University part‑time adjunct faculty pool is open to qualified and competent experts external to the Fitchburg State University faculty who possess skills, education and experience in academic and/or professional areas. All part‑time faculty are responsible for providing our students with a high quality learning environment, while utilizing their focused expertise and experience in their individual classroom, laboratories and studios.

Human Services Department Majors / Concentrations / Tracks

• Human Services
• Elder Services
• Addiction
• Developmental Disabilities

Requirements

• Master’s Degree

Additional Information

Fitchburg State University has created an "Open Pool" vacancy announcement for part‑time day and evening adjunct faculty by discipline. The faculty chair and the divisional dean/associate vice president will review applications submitted when there is a specific need for part‑time adjunct to fill a course scheduled in the academic year for both day and/or evening classes.

The application process will require that applicants designate their preference for teaching in the day, evening or both. Please attach a letter of interest and resume when applying for any part‑time teaching position.

Applications submitted will be maintained from July 1st through June 30th for each academic year. At the conclusion of the academic year the pool will be refreshed and applicants will be required to reapply. Applications selected to be maintained in the pool will remain active for a three year period.

Fitchburg State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions

Candidates selected to teach for the university are required to complete a CORI and the Student Clearinghouse Authorization form prior to hire. This will be sent out via an email welcome along with other pertinent preliminary information. The form provides authorization to the university to qualify degrees held through the National Student Clearinghouse. If the university is not able to qualify candidates’ degrees, candidates will be required to submit official transcripts for all degrees held to the Office of Human Resources & Payroll Services, 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA01420.

If selected to teach, three (3) letters of recommendation will also be required.