Non-Credit Adjunct Faculty - Massasoit Community College

Job Description:

Adjunct faculty in Community Education provide instruction for non-credit courses and programs for personal enrichment and professional and career development. Adjunct faculty develop and deliver course content using high quality pedagogical techniques to ensure maximum student success and learning in the following areas:

• Art, Music and Dance

• Computer applications and technology

• Courses specifically designed for Seniors 55+

• Cuisine

• Family, Finance and Consumer Issues

• Fitness and Recreation

• Gardening

• Health and Wellness

• History and Culture

• Languages

• Literature and Writing

• Photography

• Professional Development

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Prepare course syllabi that meet all contractual requirements.

• Ensure that classes meet for the allotted time on every scheduled meeting day during the semester.

• Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student learning.

• Monitor email communications from students and the college and respond in a timely manner, as appropriate.

• Meet all deadlines for submission of grades, student participation reports and/or other administrative documentation as required.

• Work collaboratively with department staff.

• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.

Adjunct Faculty are part time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Positions may consist of day, night, or weekend positions and may be in Brockton, Canton, Middleborough, or any other instructional site.

Please note: Qualified applicants will be contacted by the Community Education department.

Requirements:

• Master's degree and a minimum of two(2) years' classroom teaching experience. Advanced or special certifications or licensure may be substituted for the Master's degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching adult learners

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Knowledge and understanding of the community college environment

Additional Information:

Position Status: Part-time non-benefited, Community Education position

Supervisor: Director of Community Education

Semester: Fall 2021 and ongoing

Hours: Variable

Salary: per hour rate, dependent on topic area.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites.

Deadline to Apply: Ongoing recruitment

Application Instructions:

A cover letter, resume, a list of three professional references and a completed Community Education Non-Credit Course Proposal form are required. You may find the proposal form on our website at https://massasoit.edu/newCourseProposal.

Please apply online.

Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit 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 Chief Diversity Officer & Title IX Coordinator, Yolanda Dennis, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 508-588-9100, x1309, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, ydennis@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.