Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education
Department: Professional Studies Group…
Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham
MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to
prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical
workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s
economic development.
Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity,
inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of
underrepresented communities to apply to join 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:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and
promoting success among a diverse student population. 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 conductive to engaging students in the learning
process. The faculty member in this position communicates
consistently and effectively with students, faculty and
administrators, and responds to communications within a 24 hour
period of time. The faculty is responsible for managing this course
through timely grading of assignments, providing substantial
student feedback with assignments, and submission of clinical
evaluations, attendance and grades.
MassBay Community College seeks qualified part time instructors for
the current and future semesters to teach courses in Early
Childhood Education and/or related fields. Our adjunct instructors
hold master’s degrees in a related discipline and have obtained
appropriate certification and/or licensure where applicable.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Work in collaboration with Education department faculty and
others to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with
the department’s vision and needs and in alignment with
accreditation standards and/or grant-related requirements;
• 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 of our early childhood educators
and to maintain excellence in teaching and learning;
• Participate in department’s activities and support the
program-level assessment efforts and accreditation needs;
• Utilize the College’s learning management system;
• 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 Dean
consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and college
policies, practices, and procedures.
Commitment to 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 Education or a related field.
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 in and availability to teach courses in Fall 2022 and
beyond;
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student
learning, and student support;
• Experience and training and/or interest in online
instruction.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: Effective September 1, 2022, $1,291 – $1,561
per credit
Position Type: DCE-Adjunct
Application Deadline: August 15, 2022, or thereafter until
filled.
To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume
with your online application.
Faculty
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, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion,
age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related
conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes
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
Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning
discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the
College’s Affirmative Action Officer 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
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