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Posted: 17-Aug-24
Location: United States,
Type: Full-time
MassBay Community College is seeking a part-time Sociologyfaculty member to join the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences and teacha variety of in-person, first- and second-year Sociology courses, including Introductionto Sociology and Drugs and Society on site at our Early College highschool partners at Waltham High School, Framingham High School, and MilfordHigh School.
Early CollegePathways adjunct instructorsmust be committed to working with high school-aged students and to teachingcollege classes in high schools across the region and/or at one of the MassBaycampus locations. Early College Pathways adjunct instructors will attend anEarly College faculty orientation and participate in ongoing professionaldevelopment throughout the year. Please note: Teaching schedules may vary byschool district but are primarily daytime hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm,with some limited availability of late afternoon/early evening or weekendassignments.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion forteaching and promoting success among a diverse student population and becommitted to the following college-wide goals: fostering a learner-centered environment that reflects best practices,establishing rigorous curricula and relevant programs of study to promotestudent success, and cultivating a culture of civility, collaboration,inclusion, and respect for individual differences and perspectives. Our adjunctinstructors hold a master's degree in a related discipline and have obtainedappropriate certification and/or licensure where applicable.
Faculty areresponsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent withthe philosophy and framework of the program, MassBay Community College, and, ifapplicable, accreditation, licensure, and specialty requirements, and formaintaining current expertise in the discipline.
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 students 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 the education generally and 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 Sociology or a related field;
- A minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience, or the equivalent part-time experience, teaching Sociology;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- 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;
- Community College teaching experience strongly preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with English language learners, adult learners, and at-opportunity students;
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement a curriculum that develops the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills of students and to use culturally responsive and inclusive perspectives;
- Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to promote and evaluate student learning;
- Demonstrated interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $1,291.00 - 1,561.00 DCE Per Credit
Position Type: DCE-Adjunct
Application Deadline: August 30, 2024, 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.