"Adjunct Faculty (Early Childhood Education)"

Job Description

Adjunct or part time teaching assignments include in person, online, hybrid, or video conferencing formats on all Massasoit's campuses/sites, in local high schools or as part of on campus early college courses. Professors work collaboratively to create a learner centered environment focused on student learning and success. Teaching approaches are expected to include active and collaborative techniques and real-world applications.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Create a community of learners.
• Plan and implement active and collaborative learning and assessment.
• Prepare course syllabi that meet all contractual requirements.
• Schedule classes to meet for the allotted time on every scheduled meeting day during the semester.
• Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student learning.
• Use appropriate assessment tools to accurately measure student understanding of class subject matter.
• Monitor email communications from students and the college and respond in a timely manner.
• Maintain student records of attendance, participation, grades, etc.
• Meet all deadlines for submission of grades, student participation reports, student grievance responses and other administrative documentation.
• Work collaboratively with divisional staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ensure appropriate training in Practicum and Seminar expectations/standards.
• Follow departmental policies to maintain NAEYC assessment standards that include, but not limited to, providing data to the department on students' achievement of the NAEYC higher education Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators.

Additional Opportunities:

• Participate in instructional development and orientation, department, early college, and college wide activities.

Job Requirements:

Master's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, or closely aligned field, or a Master's degree with an appropriate level of experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with and understanding of the community college environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Capable of maintaining academic standards with empathy and honesty.
• Knowledge of and experience using effective pedagogical strategies.

Additional Information:

Position Status: MCCC/MTA position. Semester: Academic Year Fall 2025 - Spring 2026. Salary: $1,397.00 per credit. Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites. Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2026. To apply, visit this link.