Who We Are:
Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. ...
Key Responsibilities:
- Regularly hold three office hours per week.
- Respond to any student correspondence within 48 hours or less.
- Notify Program Chair of any absences from scheduled classes and providing instructional materials and directions to ensure consistent and sequential classroom instruction (note: absences should be rare and unavoidable).
- Participate in departmental curriculum development, and review and update course curricula when possible.
- Demonstrate committed participation in student learning outcome assessment and college-wide initiatives, including data collection, analysis, curriculum changes, and goal setting.
- Use of course texts, outlines, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department policies. When an established syllabus is provided and the course is a prerequisite for other courses, any significant deviations must be approved by the department chair.
- Respond to the chair and administrative requests in a timely manner and complete all responsibilities effectively; prompt in keeping appointments, attending meetings (when possible), and beginning classes.
- Respond to students in a timely manner.
- Evaluate student achievement and provide feedback timely while maintaining accurate student records in the Canvas Learning Management System.
- Complete the online "Growing with Canvas for Adjuncts" course before the term begins (August, 2026).
- Provide adequate support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport.
- Participate in communications with the college and department. This includes utilizing the college Dropout Detective Retention Solution warning system to alert advisors when students falter.
- Demonstrate effective teaching including preparation, meeting course goals, organization, and presentation of material, student involvement, and online classroom management.
- Collaborate with other college departments (academic, student affairs, enrollment, and development) for the mutual benefit of all departments.
- Maintain a culture of accountability and innovation; maintain the college policies and procedures, as outlined in the course catalog, employee and student handbooks.
Course Descriptions:
BS110-Introduction to Business: This introductory course develops the terminology of business, the theory of business operations, the broad outline of financial analysis, and general economics which enable businesses to thrive in a competitive environment. ...
BS120 Introduction to Marketing: This course educates students about the basic principles of marketing a business or product and applying these principles in the workplace. ...
BS201 Small Business Management: In this course students will learn the fundamental aspects of management in retail, as well as entrepreneurship. ...
BS210 Entrepreneurship: In this course, you will develop an entrepreneurial mindset as you build and evaluate your own business ideas to create a valid business opportunity. ...
BS230 Financial Management of Technical Enterprises: This course serves as a springboard for students to understand the various financial management techniques necessary for the technology-focus business lifecycle. ...
BS320 Leadership in Organizations: This course examines the multitude of challenges confronting leaders and the ability to develop skills to effectively deal with these obstacles. ...
BS410 Strategies in Negotiation: This course will greatly expand your understanding of negotiations in several ways. ...