Adjunct Faculty, Early Childhood Education

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.

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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 (Lisa MacDonald, [email protected] (781) 239-3147), 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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