Adjunct Faculty- Legal Studies, Criminal Justice and Government

Adjunct Faculty - Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, and Government

Department: Professional Studies Group

Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham

Mass Bay Community College seeks qualified part‑time instructors for the current and future semesters to teach courses in Law, Criminal Justice, Government, Paralegal Studies, and related fields. Adjunct instructors hold a master’s degree in a related discipline or a Juris Doctorate and have obtained appropriate certification and/or licensure where applicable. The ideal candidate will serve a diverse student population, commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaborate with faculty, and manage course responsibilities through timely grading and communication within 24 hours of student inquiries.

• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula to address course/program requirements and student learning outcomes to meet graduation competencies.
• Use appropriate assessment methods consistently to measure student understanding.
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester.
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning.
• Submit mid‑term and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates.
• Carry out other related duties assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Must have a master’s degree in a related field.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Community college experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to promote and evaluate student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology effectively.
• Provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status* (Absent a reasonable accommodation. Please email HR to request a reasonable accommodation.)

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of affirmative action.
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need.

Salary: $1,397 – $1,585 per credit

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Final date to receive applications: Open 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, 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.