Building Science Instructor

About Roxbury Community College:

Founded in 1973 in Boston's historical neighborhood of Roxbury, Roxbury Community College (RCC) serves as a beacon of educational opportunity for the diverse populations who live near the campus and throughout the City of Boston. RCC is recognized as a Predominantly Black institution (PBI) by the United States Department of Education and is the only institution of higher education in New England to hold that distinction. Home to 26 programs of study, the College offers unique educational pathways for students to pursue while experiencing life on a city campus. Our dedicated workforce of faculty, staff, and administrators reflects the communities that we serve. RCC strongly encourages applicants of diverse backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply for employment opportunities at the College.

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Job Description:

Title: Building Science Instructor

Unit: Non Unit / Contract

Department: Center For Smart Building Technology

Reports To: Assistant Director, Center For Smart Building Technology

Date: 10/31/2023

General:

The Center for Smart Building Technology at Roxbury Community College is seeking passionate and qualified instructors to join our team in expanding our course offerings in Building Science (BSI).

If you are passionate about advancing energy efficiency, promoting equity, and making a lasting impact on the smart building industry, we invite you to join our team at the Center for Smart Building Technology.

Apply today to be part of our transformative mission.

Mission of the Center for Smart Building Technology (C4SBT) The RCC Center for Smart Building Technology prepares a highly skilled workforce to implement sustainable, high-performance, and energy-efficient smart building practices. Our mission is to contribute to Boston's 2050 carbon-neutral goal with urgency and environmental equity. We aim to provide access and increased opportunities for successful careers in the energy efficiency industry, especially among marginalized communities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and LGBTQ members aged 18-25, fostering an ecosystem of support and excellence.

Position Overview: Building Science Instructor

The Center for Smart Building Technology at Roxbury Community College is seeking passionate and qualified instructors to join our team in expanding our non-credit course offerings. As a Building Science Instructor, you will play a vital role in equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the energy efficiency industry.

Instructors shall be responsible for: providing effective and high-quality instruction; helping students master course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining current knowledge in their teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics; assisting with curriculum development and program review.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver effective and high-quality instruction to students in building science courses, both in-person and online.

• Facilitate student mastery of course content and assess learning outcomes.

• Maintain accurate records following RCC policies.

• Collaborate closely with the Center for Workforce Development staff for continuous course improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to assigned schedules reliably and punctually.

• Employ diverse teaching methods to engage all students.

• Maintain an updated course description, outline, and syllabi as necessary.

• Maintain open communication with the Center for Workforce Development staff.

• Stay current with industry trends and advancements in building science.

Requirements:

• Interest in teaching both online and in-person

• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Appointment is subject to SORI (Sexual Offense Registry Information) background check, and a publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offense Registry Information) background check.

Qualifications

• Appropriate knowledge, experience, and skill in the subject area of building science.

• License and/or professional credentials where applicable.

• Ability to effectively lead classroom courses and workshops.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Passion for course content and student success.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified to teach GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Operations & Maintenance Essentials

• Certified to teach BOC Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency Building Operations

• Previous teaching experience in the subject of building science.

• Experience working with diverse student backgrounds and academic abilities.

• Prior teaching experience at a community college.

• Familiarity with online and/or hybrid course delivery.

• Proficiency in operating audio-visual equipment and Microsoft Office tools.

Additional Information:

This is a Part Time contract position

Salary Range: Salary commensurate with academic background and experience.

Location: Roxbury campus

Hours: Hours can vary on a Monday-Saturday 9am-9pm schedule. Day, Evening, or Weekends can vary dependent on course availability

Courses are dependent on the course meeting minimum enrollment thresholds. Courses without adequate student enrollment may be canceled at the discretion of the Dean of Workforce and Business Development.

Expected start date: November 2023

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at www.rcc.mass.edu/clery.

Application Instructions:

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via the online application:

1.Cover Letter

2.Resume

3.Three references

After completing all of the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.

Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator at 857-701-1256 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.

ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education

• Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education

• Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.