Adjunct Faculty Human Services

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. 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 conducive 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.

• Work in collaboration with faculty and others to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the vision and needs of the College and its 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 appropriate learning management systems for the College as needed.
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester.
• Submit syllabi, midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, 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.
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate.
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in the discipline and the classroom.
• Willingness to participate in department and divisional assessment activities, including making artifacts available for annual assessment of learning activities.

All employees of Mass Bay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

• Must have a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Teaching/training experience.

• 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.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support.
• Experience with advising and/or personal and academic coaching, teaching, advocacy, financial aid, personal and career development, case management/outreach, and mentoring.
• Demonstrated track record in innovative, non‑traditional modes of instruction and instructional delivery.
• Strong evidence of passionate commitment to striving for excellence in working with students, faculty, and staff and in responding to opportunities that extend the mission of the College.
• Portray knowledge of higher education recruitment, orientation, access, transition, and success.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Salary Range: $1,397.00 - $1,585.00 DCE Per Credit

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Final date to receive applications: August 8th, 2025, or thereafter until filled.

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,…