Adjunct Faculty, Early College Pathways-Health Studies on High School Campuses

MassBay Community College•Framingham, MA

75d•Hybrid

About The Position

MassBay Community College seeks qualified Adjunct Faculty members to teach courses in Health Careers Exploration, Medical Terminology, and/or Soft Skills for Medical Professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a varied student population. The Health Studies Adjunct Faculty will teach college courses and provide skill-development instruction didactically on high school campuses where we have Early College/Dual Enrollment agreements. Courses are delivered face-to-face or in a hybrid modality. Opportunities exist to teach other courses in health sciences, depending on the candidate’s additional clinical certifications. Teaching schedules follow the assigned high school campus rotation and may vary by day, school calendar, and student lunch schedule. Specific course meeting days and times will be determined in coordination with the assigned high school campus.

Requirements

Master's degree relevant to teaching any of the courses listed in the ‘Courses and Programs’ description above, or at least 5 years of directly related professional experience in the field, may be substituted for the advanced degree
Current unrestricted certification in a given health field, as needed
A minimum of two years of recent work experience in a health-related or relevant work environment

Nice To Haves

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
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Presentation experience preferred
Commitment to maintaining current knowledge and competencies within the healthcare field
Ability to objectively assess and evaluate student performance
Bilingual language skills
Certified/credentialed in medical assistant, phlebotomy, or higher
Formal experience teaching courses in the “Courses and Programs” list above

Responsibilities

Teach students in a classroom or online environment, following required protocols and procedures, and following the curriculum
Develop content for the course
Collaborate with program officials on students’ academic progress and needs
Participate in the assessment of course and program learning outcomes
Provide an engaging learning environment
Communicate effectively, assess students objectively, and work as part of a team
Stay current with professional development activities
Use the College’s technology platforms or the High School’s technology platforms to effectively communicate with students and colleagues to enhance the learning, as appropriate
Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and collaboration
Deliver course content in a learner-centered environment that promotes student engagement and success
Communicate effectively and consistently with students, faculty, and administrators
Respond to communications within established timelines, typically within 24 hours
Grade assignments and assess student performance in a timely manner
Provide substantive and constructive feedback to support student learning and development
Maintain accurate and timely submission of clinical evaluations, attendance records, and final grades
Manage course-related responsibilities in accordance with departmental and institutional requirements
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean/ Assistant Dean