Assistant Professor of Human Services (Full-Time Tenure Track)

Assistant Professor of Human Services (Full-Time Tenure Track)
Department: Dean of Business and Professional Studies
Location: Wellesley Hills/Framingham
 

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.
 

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.
 

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

All open positions are Hybrid & On-site, and employees are expected to be on-site as per their approved schedule.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diverse student population. Faculty members are responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of the program, MassBay Community College. The faculty member is responsible for maintaining expertise in the discipline.

MassBay seeks an enthusiastic, collaborative professional full-time, tenure track Human Services faculty to teach first and second year human services courses, including social work, psychology, and sociology, as well as a practicum course. The successful candidate will take an active contributing role in the Business and Professional Studies Division and teach a full-time (approximately 15 credit hours per semester) schedule of human services courses which may include courses at our Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and/or Ashland campuses, as well as online classes. at our Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and/or Ashland campuses, and online as assigned. Classes may also be held at regional high schools and regional employers and other off-site locations. MassBay's Department of Human Services offers degrees and certificates in Human Services, Behavioral Health, Direct Support and Substance Use, providing students with an in-depth education with relevant workforce experience.

We are looking for a committed individual who will advance the College's mission by delivering high-quality human services programs and courses that feature engaged learning projects and curricula aligned to the regional industry needs. Our ideal candidate will bring a passion and commitment to teaching, advising, and shared governance. The candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of a community college's role in workforce development, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as ability to positively influence, advise, mentor and work with diverse student populations. The candidate should also be able to incorporate service and/or experiential learning into the classroom setting.
 

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach courses at the Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and/or Ashland campuses, and online as assigned, including classes regional high schools and regional employers and other off-site locations;
• Prepare course syllabi and develop curricula to meet course and program requirements and student learning outcomes;
• Coordinate practicum placements by identifying locations and guiding students during their practicums;
• Develop or revise programs as needed to reflect academic and industry needs;
• Serve as academic advisor to students;
• Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week;
• Serve on College committees as elected or appointed;
• Attend Program, Department, Division, Faculty 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;
• 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 Social Work or a related degree from an accredited college or university is required (transcripts will be required of finalist candidates);
• Two or more years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience teaching social work, sociology, psychology or related courses;
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body;
• Strong interpersonal skills.
   

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;
• A doctorate degree;
• Experience in the field of social work;
• Prior experience teaching online courses;
• Community College teaching experience strongly preferred;
• Knowledge of community college academic programs, services and culture;
• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, multicultural, and non-traditional students;
• Fluency and/or experience teaching in Spanish and/or Portuguese;
• 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;
• Will 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: $56,190 - $62,837, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.
 

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are 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: October 18, 2024, or thereafter until filled.
To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application. 

Telework: MassBay is pleased to offer its staff the option of telework. Employees upon being hired into a position will have the option to apply for a telework schedule. Telework is not guaranteed and all staff must have the ability to report to campus as needed.

Faculty

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, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, 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.