Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Customer Support/Service, Educational Technology, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Genetics, Higher Education, Language Teaching, Literacy, Multicultural, Organizational Skills, Registrar, Rehabilitation Act, Test Requirements, Time Management, Training/Teaching, University/School Policies
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description:
Title: Adjunct Faculty - English
Unit: DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Department: Liberal Arts and Health Careers
Reports To: Dean of Liberal Arts and Health Careers
Date: Fall 2024
Responsibilities:
Roxbury Community College invites qualified candidates to apply to teach Pre-College Writing or English Composition I starting in Fall 2024. The Pre-College Writing course focuses on paragraph development and organization. Composition I is an introductory course in writing that develops critical thinking and prepares students to write college-level essays and research papers. Candidates should have experience teaching in a multicultural environment and using instructional technology.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and distribute syllabi which inform students about course requirements, grading requirements, testing assignments, attendance policy, and other information for each course assigned.
Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress.
Encourage use of support services by students. Collaborate with support services staff to ensure that information is being shared and discussed.
Follow procedures related to the Registrar's office, including grade reports and deadlines; attendance record reports; withdrawal deadlines; class changes; and time and room scheduling.
Requirements:
Master's degree in English, Composition/Rhetoric, Literacy or closely-related area
Teaching experience in higher education (community college experience is preferred)
Experience with, and a desire to use, instructional technology
Additional Information:
Roxbury 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 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 Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Appointment is subject to SORI (Sexual Offense Registry Information) background check, and a publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offense Registry Information) background check.
Application Instructions:
The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Roxbury 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 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 Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply online by submitting:
Cover Letter Resume Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.
After completing all of the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.
Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.
ADA Compliance:
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.