Department: Humanities
Location: Metrowest Area
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.
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:
All open positions are Hybrid & On-site, and employees are expected to be on-site as per their approved schedule.
MassBay Community College is seeking a part-time Sociology faculty member to join the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences and teach a variety of in-person, first- and second-year Sociology courses, including Introduction to Sociology and Drugs and Society on site at our Early College high school partners at Waltham High School, Framingham High School, and Milford High School.
Early College Pathways adjunct instructors must be committed to working with high school-aged students and to teaching college classes in high schools across the region and/or at one of the MassBay campus locations.
Early College Pathways adjunct instructors will attend an Early College faculty orientation and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year.
Teaching schedules may vary by school district but are primarily daytime hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with some limited availability of late afternoon/early evening or weekend assignments.
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 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. 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 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:
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