Early College Pathways Adjunct Instructor, Sociology

About the role

MassBay Community College is seeking a part-time Sociology faculty member to join the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences and teach a variety of in-person, first- and second-year Sociology courses, including Introduction to Sociology and Drugs and Society on site at our Early College high school partners at Waltham High School, Framingham High School, and Milford High School.

Responsibilities

• Teach dual enrollment high school students in area high schools, including Framingham, Waltham, and/or Milford;
• Provide instruction during high school hours of operation when necessary;
• Work in collaboration with MassBay and/or high school faculty and others to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the vision and needs of the College, high schools and early college 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 the education generally and early college initiatives;
• Utilize the appropriate learning management system for either the College or high school as needed;
• Attend meetings and submit reports or information as requested consistent with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester;
• Submit syllabi, midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Sociology or a related field;
• A minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience, or the equivalent part-time experience, teaching Sociology;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology effectively.

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;
• Community College teaching experience strongly preferred;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with English language learners, adult learners, and at-opportunity students;
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement a curriculum that develops the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills of students and to use culturally responsive and inclusive perspectives;
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to promote and evaluate student learning;
• Demonstrated interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning.