"Adjunct Faculty - Early College Pathways - Business Classes on High School Campuses"

Position Summary

MassBay Community College seeks qualified part time instructors to teach Early College and/or Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) courses in Business, Economics, Marketing, Management, and other business-related courses. Classes may take place at our Wellesley and/or Framingham MassBay campuses, or high schools within our service area, including, but not limited to Framingham, Millis, Waltham, and Milford.

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. The candidate is expected to commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver course materials in a learner-centered environment conductive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member in this position communicates consistently and effectively with students, faculty and administrators, and responds to communications within a 24 hour period of time. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timely grading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback with assignments, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.

Our adjunct instructors hold a master's degree (or have at least five years of experience in a related field) and have obtained appropriate certification and/or licensure where applicable. Early College Pathways/CDEP adjunct instructors must be committed to working with high school-aged students and to teaching college classes in high schools across the region and/or at one of the MassBay campus locations. Early College Pathways adjunct instructors additionally will attend an Early College faculty orientation and participate in ongoing professional development throughout the year.

Please note: For classes held at high school campuses, teaching schedules may vary by school district but are primarily daytime hours between 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, with some limited availability of late afternoon/early evening or weekend assignments.

We are currently hiring for the Spring 2026 semester and beyond.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Teach Early College and/or dual enrollment high school students in area high schools, including but not limited to Framingham, Millis, Waltham, and/or Milford, or at our Wellesley Hills or Framingham MassBay campuses;
• 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 and/or CDEP initiatives;
• Meet 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 education generally as well as early college and/or dual enrollment 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.

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 the variety of student experience.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree related field. Five years of experience in a related business field may be substituted for a Master's degree;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Community College experience strongly preferred;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body;
• Demonstrated ability to use a variety of teaching and assessment strategies to promote and evaluate student learning;
• 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.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $1,397.00 - 1,585.00 DCE Per Credit

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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