Adjunct Instuctor-ACS Course Instructor

Position: Adjunct Instuctor-ACS 102 First Year Experience Course Instructor - 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:

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Job Description:

Title:

Adjunct Instructor-ACS 102 First Year Experience Instructor

Unit: MCCC/DCE Faculty

Department:
Liberal Arts and Health Careers

Reports To:

Dean of Liberal Arts and Health Careers

Date:
September 2025

Adjunct or part time teaching assignments include in person, online, hybrid, or video conferencing formats not only on RCC's campuses/sites, but also in local high schools or as part of our on campus early college courses. We are currently looking for predominantly in person faculty. Professors work collaboratively to create a learner centered environment focused on student learning and success. Teaching approaches are expected to include active and collaborative techniques and real-world applications.

Adjunct faculty, who choose, may involve themselves in other aspects of campus life such as:
Coaching and mentoring students, participating on committees, attending department meetings, professional development seminars and college convocations, and working on various projects.

Requirements:

Responsibilities and Duties:

* Create a community of learners

* Plan and implement active and collaborative learning and assessment

* Prepare course syllabi that meet all contractual requirements.

* Schedule classes to meet for the allotted time on every scheduled meeting day during the semester.

* Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student learning.

* Use appropriate assessment tools to accurately measure student understanding of class subject matter.

* Monitor email communications from students and the college, and respond in a timely manner.

* Maintain student records of attendance, participation, grades, etc.

* Meet all deadlines for submission of grades, student participation reports, student grievance responses and other administrative documentation.

* Work collaboratively with the Dean and divisional staff

Requirements:

* Master's degree in Education, Higher Education, Teaching, Secondary Education or closely aligned field, or a Master's degree with an appropriate level of experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with and understanding of the high school environment.

* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

* Capable of maintaining academic standards with empathy and honesty.

* Knowledge of and experience using effective pedagogical strategies with high school students.

Additional Information:

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 .mass.edu/clery.

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