Early College Adjunct Faculty Pool – Expression of Interest

Company Description:

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth’s public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website.

 

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Early College Adjunct Faculty Pool – Expression of Interest

POSITION STATUS: MCCC/DCE unit position, non-benefitted.

STARTING DATE: Academic Year 2024-2025

SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DCE Adjuncts and Part-Time Members (mccc-union.org)

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Are you passionate about teaching and making a difference in students’ lives? Bristol Community College invites enthusiastic educators to apply for adjunct faculty positions throughout the year. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic academic community where your application will be reviewed by our Deans as positions become available. Apply now to express your interest and take the first step toward an exciting teaching opportunity at Bristol!

Adjunct Faculty are part time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered as face-to-face sections in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton. Courses may also be offered as online sections. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, and on weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays).

Adjunct faculty are needed to instruct our courses in various disciplines, including:

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Biology
• Computer Science
• English & Communication
• Education (including ECE)
• Healthcare
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Social Work

A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog.

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Adjunct Faculty courses.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to address the college’s goals related to technology, academic innovation and equity.
• Complete required trainings such as, but not limited to, Harassment & Discrimination Prevention and Cybersecurity.
• Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include duties such as, but not limited to, completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
• Be available to students either virtually or in-person for assistance meeting course requirements and supporting student academic success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in appropriate field.
• Proven technological proficiency.
• Prior online teaching experience using a Learning Management System.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with K-12 level teaching or as a facilitator in a corporate or non-profit environment.
• Experience teaching at a community college.
• Graduate of Bristol’s Adjunct Certificate Program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

 

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol 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 or military 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, TitleVII 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 Title IX Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleix@bristolcc.edu or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

 

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: Please complete our online application by clicking on the “Apply” button.

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, AT WHICH TIME APPLICANTS SEEKING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.

This is an open pool position. Deans will begin reviewing applications during the following periods: Summer for Fall sessions, Fall for Winter sessions, Fall/Winter for Spring sessions, and Spring for Summer sessions.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS:

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application.

2) A current resume/curriculum vitae.

3) A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the desired and required qualifications of the position (not limited in length).

4) A copy of your transcripts for all degrees earned. Upon hire, the candidate must supply official transcripts and/or certifications. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred. Failure to provide transcripts may result in your appointment being revoked.

5) Those interviewed may be required to present a 15-20 minute teaching demonstration on a topic of the hiring manager’s choice.

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization.

A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions.

The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred.

 

Bristol Community College is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action in its education programs, activities and employment practices. In an effort to improve ethnic diversity, Bristol Community College encourages minorities and other to apply Bristol Community College changes the world by changing lives, learner by learner.