The idealcandidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among adiverse student population. Faculty members are responsible for developingeducational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy andframework of the program and MassBay Community College. The faculty member isresponsible for maintaining expertise in the discipline.
MassBay seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative professional full-time,tenure-track Early Childhood Education faculty to teach first- and second-yearEarly Childhood Education courses, including Introduction to Early ChildhoodEducation, Early Childhood Curriculum, Art and Music for Early Childhood,Administration for Early Childhood Education Programs, Supervision in EarlyChildhood Education, Infants and Toddlers, Children's Literature, ChildDevelopment, and other Early Childhood Education electives at our campuses. Thesuccessful candidate will take an active role in the Business and ProfessionalStudies Division and teach a full-time (approximately 15 credit hours persemester) schedule of Early Childhood Education and related courses, some ofwhich may occur in the evening with mutual agreement.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Teach full time at the Framingham and/or Wellesley Hills campuses, including day, evening and/or online courses, as assigned;
- Prepare course syllabi and develop curricula to meet course and program requirements and student learning outcomes;
- Serve as academic advisor to students;
- 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 assessment of course and program learning outcomes;
- Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate, including the use of the
- College's learning management system;
- 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:
- Earned Master's Degree in Education (with specialization in Early Childhood, Special Education, or related fields) from an accredited college or university;
- Two or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience teaching Early Childhood Education or related courses.
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;
- Earned Doctorate degree;
- 5 years' experience in the Early Childhood field;
- Community college teaching experience strongly preferred;
- Knowledge of community college academic programs, services and culture;
- Thorough working knowledge of the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care's regulations pertaining to staff, its priorities and directives;
- Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Career Pathways Grant in Education, including curriculum development, recruitment, and advising;
- Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, multicultural, and non-traditional students;
- Prior experience teaching online courses;
- Effective use of materials and assignments that develop the writing and critical thinking skills of students and integrate the cultural wealth each student brings to the classroom;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Must embrace the College's ideals of diversity, civility and inclusion as we strive to create a safe and supportive school for all.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $48,811 - $51,939, inaccordance with one's education andexperience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classificationcompensation 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: March 28, 2023, or thereafter until filled.
To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
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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 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 or military 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, Lisa MacDonald, Director of Equity Compliance, lmacdonald@massbay.edu, (781) 239-3147, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
