Part-Time Legal Studies & Government Faculty

Massachusetts Bay Community College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 1,400 - 1,600; Full time

Job description

Department: Professional Studies Group

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development. Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of 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 associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary

MassBay Community College seeks qualified part‑time instructors for the current and future semesters to teach courses in Law, Criminal Justice, Government, Paralegal Studies, and/or related fields. Our adjunct instructors hold a master’s degree in a related discipline or a Juris Doctorate degree and have obtained appropriate certification and/or licensure where applicable. The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. The candidate is expected to commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver course materials in a learner‑centered environment conducive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member consistently and effectively communicates with students, faculty and administrators and responds to communications within 24 hours. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timely grading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula to address course/program requirements, and student learning outcomes to meet graduation competencies as appropriate;
• Use appropriate assessment methods consistently and regularly to measure student understanding;
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning;
• Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

This list is not 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 employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a Master’s degree in related field;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Community College experience strongly preferred;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body;
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to promote and evaluate student learning;
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology effectively;
• Provide proof of full COVID‑19 vaccination status*
• Absent a reasonable accommodation. Please email [e-mail] to request a reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of affirmative action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need.

Additional Information

Salary: $1,397 - $1,585 per credit

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Faculty. All MassBay Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.

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 affirmative action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.