Evening/Weekend Education Faculty Member
Holyoke Community College

Job Info

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Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Under the direction of the Dean of Business & STEM, the Evening/Weekend Faculty Member will teach Education coursework based on the needs of the field, department and in partnership with grant-funded academic programming. Course assignments will include some nights, weekends and remote instruction. The Department is comprised of tracks for Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary Education, and Child & Family Studies. This position requires a knowledge of child development, current MA state regulations, certifications and licensing standards of DEEC and DESE, best practices in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, and dedication to the field of Education. The work of the Education Department at Holyoke Community College is grounded in the commitment to progress toward a more inclusive and equitable society as we collaborate with and learn from children, adolescents, schools, and community partners in diverse settings.

Class preparation incorporating a wide variety of teaching methods and modalities, including lab time, lecture, and online instruction.

Teaches Education courses.

Development and updating of curriculum to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry.

Serves as an academic advisor to Education students.

Maintains professional expertise in areas of specialization.

Assists in the development of pathways into credit programs and transfer institutions.

Active participation in committees related to college and departmental initiatives.

Attending various departmental, divisional, and college meetings.

REQUIRED:

Master's degree in Education or related field or actively enrolled in a Master's program with a completion within 4 years of hire date.

Five (5) years related experience.

Experience teaching in Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education and Care.

Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish).

Ability to teach nights, weekends and online as a part of full time contract.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Experience with online and in person teaching.

Experience with and understanding of DEEC and DESE.

Commitment to and understanding of the mission of the community college.

Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Ability to meet the needs of nontraditional students and diverse learners including but not limited to: Spanish speakers, English language learners, and students' representative of the regional workforce.

NOTE: A teaching demonstration will be a required part of the interview process.

PREFERRED:

Experience in delivering courses via distance and web-based instruction.

Experience teaching in Elementary Education.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the required qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

Full-time, tenure-track MCCC/MTA position
Salary: Minimum $56,000 - $70,000. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.
Funding: State

Deadline: June 23, 2023 - Additional applications may be considered until the position is filled.


- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke 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.

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