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Posted: 14-Apr-24
Location: United States,
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
MassBay Community College seeks qualifiedpart time instructors for future semesters to teach Early College and earlycollege-related courses in first-year composition in high schools within ourservice area, including, but not limited to Framingham, Waltham, and Milford.
The idealcandidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among adiverse student population. The candidate is expected to commit toexcellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professionaldevelopment. Adjunct faculty areexpected to deliver course materials in a learner-centered environmentconductive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member inthis position communicates consistently and effectively with students, facultyand administrators, and responds to communications within a 24 hour period oftime. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timelygrading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback withassignments, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.
Our adjunct instructors hold amaster's degree in a related discipline and have obtained appropriatecertification and/or licensure where applicable. EarlyCollege Pathways adjunctinstructors must be committed to working with high school-aged students and toteaching college classes in high schools across the region and/or at one of theMassBay campus locations. Early College Pathways adjunct instructors willattend an Early College faculty orientation and participate in ongoingprofessional development throughout the year. Please note: Teaching schedulesmay vary by school district but are primarily daytime hours between 7:00 am to4:00 pm, with some limited availability of late afternoon/early evening orweekend assignments.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Teach dual enrollment high school students in area high schools, including Framingham, Waltham, and/or Milford;
- Provide instruction during high school hours of operation when necessary;
- Work in collaboration with MassBay and/or high school faculty and others to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the vision and needs of the College, high schools and early college initiatives;
- Meet regularly at the posted class times and teach assigned courses using effective instructional strategies that promote student learning and preparation;
- Use appropriate assessment methods consistently and regularly to measure student understanding in line with accreditation and College standards;
- Engage in professional development activities to learn current practices concerning education generally as well as early college initiatives;
- Utilize the appropriate learning management system for either the College or high school as needed;
- Attend meetings and submit reports or information as requested consistent with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
- Maintain excellent communication with students, department and division staff throughout the semester;
- Submit syllabi, 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 College, high school, and/or early college liaisons consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and college policies, practices, and procedures.
Commitmentto Equity:
- Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda;
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on the College's strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
- Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
- Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity and inclusion;
- Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
- Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives;
- Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.
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 diversity.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in English;
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
- Experience working in a diverse environment;
- Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
- Interest and availability to work during the day for Fall 2023 and beyond;
- Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $1,291 - 1,561 per DCECredit
Position Type: DCE-Adjunct
Application Deadline: April 19, 2023, or thereafter until filled.
To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
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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 isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the EqualEmployment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department ofEducation's Office for Civil Rights.