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

About the role

Massachusetts Bay 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.

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.