Non-Credit Professional Training Course Instructors

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.

Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Roxbury 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 College's Affirmative Action 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.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at:

https://www.rcc.mass.edu/explore/campus-safety/index.html

Job Description:

Title: Non-Credit Professional Training Course Instructors

Unit: Part Time/Non Union

Department: Center for Workforce Development

Reports To: Dean of Workforce & Business Development

Date: October 27, 2023

General Summary:

Roxbury Community College invites applications for non-credit instruction. CWD is seeking to creat a pool of qualified, passionate instructors to join our team and expand our portfolio of non-credit course offerings. Course proposals are accepted on a rolling basis to an applicant pool.

Areas if of special interest include:

• Healthcare

• Information Technology

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Business Skills

• Computer Skills

Job Description:

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;

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work assigned schedule reliably and punctually

• Assess student performance in achieving course goals and objectives

• Keep accurate records in accordance with the Roxbury Community College policies

• Maintain open lines of communication with the Center for Workforce Development staff

• Collaborate with the Center of Workforce Development staff to continually improve course

• Maintain updated course description, course outline, and syllabi as appropriate

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Appropriate knowledge, experience and skill, in the course subject

• License, and/or professional credentials where applicable,

• Ability to lead and conduct classroom courses and/or workshops

• Ability to employ a variety of teaching methods to engage all students

• Strong communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills

• Passionate about course content

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience in course subject

• Experience working with students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who possess wide ranges of academic abilities and interests.

• Prior teaching experience at a community college.

• Experience teaching online and/or hybrid courses.

• Familiarity with and ability to operate or oversee the operation of audio-visual equipment, including overhead projectors, film, sound systems, video, television, interactive video and audio equipment including computer controlled mixed media presentations.

• Ability to use the Microsoft platform desktop computer and various software including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Expected start date: October 2023

Location: Roxbury Campus

This is a Part-Time, non-union position, with no benefits.

The College does not sponsor 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.