New England HERC

The ideal candidate will foster a dynamic, culturallyresponsive learning-centered environment that facilitates student success anddemonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diverse studentpopulation.

Faculty members are responsible for developing educationaland evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of theprogram and MassBay Community College. The faculty member is responsible formaintaining expertise in the discipline.

Massachusetts Bay CommunityCollege seeks an enthusiastic and collaborative professional to take anactive role as member of the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences andteach a full-time schedule (approximately 15-credits each semester) of firstand second year Psychology courses, including Introduction to Psychology,Psychological Disorders, Substance Abuse, Research Methods, Human Growth andDevelopment, Child Development, Adolescent Psychology, Psychology of criminalbehavior, Organizational Psyhcology, Self Assessment and Career Planning, andChild Development, among others.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach full-time (approximately 15 credit hours per semester) at Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and/or Ashland campuses, in person, hybrid and/or online, as assigned;
• Prepare course syllabi and develop curricula to meet course and program requirements and student learning outcomes;
• Serve as academic advisor to students;
• Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week;
• Participate in the improvement and development of academic programs and resources;
• Serve on College committees as elected or appointed;
• Attend Program, Department, Division, and Committee meetings;
• Participate in the assessment of course and program learning outcomes;
• Use the college's learning management system and other forms of 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 in the classroom;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda;
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on the College's strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives;
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

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

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university;
• A minimum of two years of full-time teaching experience, or the equivalent part-time experience teaching Psychology courses;
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology effectively.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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;
• Doctorate degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university;
• Community College teaching experience strongly preferred;
• Ability to work effectively with English language learners, adult learners;
• Effective use of materials and assignments that develop the writing and critical thinking;
• Prior experience with curriculum development and program assessment;
• Demonstrate ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to promote and evaluate student learning;
• Demonstrate interest in developing and teaching online and honors courses;
• Express interest in student activities such as starting a Psychology club.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $56,190- $64,409, in accordance with one'seducation and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreementclassification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, youare offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, and personal time
• Telework option depending on the role/department
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC-Faculty

Application Deadline: October 11, 2024, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Telework: MassBay is pleased to offer its staff theoption of telework. Employees upon being hired into a position will have theoption to apply for a telework schedule. Telework is not guaranteed and allstaff must have the ability to report to campus as needed.

Faculty

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts BayCommunity College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex,disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College'sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the MassachusettsCommission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment OpportunitiesCommission or the United States Department of Education's Office for CivilRights.