Adjunct Faculty: Hospitality Management | Massbay Community College

Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, Adjunct Faculty: Hospitality Management Department: Dean of Business and Professional Studies Location: Wellesley Hills MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development. Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining 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: 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. MassBay Community College seeks qualified part time instructors for the current and future semesters to teach courses in and related to Hospitality Management, including, but not limited to, Introduction to Hospitality Management, Food and Beverage Management, Front Office Management, Tourism, and Conference and Events Planning. Fields of potential courses may also include Business, Marketing, and Management. Our adjunct instructors hold a master's degree in a related discipline and have obtained appropriate certification and/or licensure where applicable. Key Responsibilities and Duties: Work in collaboration with faculty and others to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the vision and needs of the College and its initiatives; Meet students 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, and early college initiatives; Utilize appropriate learning management systems for the College 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 in a field related to the available course; Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented students; Teaching/training experience. 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; Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support; Experience with advising and/or personal and academic coaching, teaching, advocacy, financial aid, personal and career development, case management/outreach, and mentoring; Demonstrated track record in innovative, non-traditional modes of instruction and instructional delivery; Strong evidence of passionate commitment to striving for excellence in working with students, faculty, and staff and in responding to opportunities that extend the Mission of the College; Portray knowledge of higher education recruitment, orientation, access, transition, and success; High school teaching experience, and/or experience working with high school-age students. Equivalency Statement: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position. Please note: Applications for this position will be held in applicant pools by discipline which will be consulted when searching for candidates to fill open positions. Applicants for these positions will not be notified of their status unless they are contacted to come in for an interview. 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. 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, 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 and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.