Roxbury Community College is an urban, public, 2-year College serving a diverse community, including people of color, recent immigrants, and non-traditional populations. The College's mission is to facilitate student success in achieving educational goals through the delivery of high-quality transfer and career programs. RCC strives to honor traditional commitments and to be responsive to new challenges and insights through workforce training, ESOL, and community education. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Nestled in Boston's historically Black neighborhood of Roxbury, RCC is the only higher education institution in New England to be recognized as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) in 2021 by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Roxbury Community College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/explore/public-safety/index.html. Job Description: Position: Part-Time Early College Adjunct Criminal Justice Faculty Member (Grant-Funded) Semester: Academic Year Fall 2024-Spring 2025 Union: DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement - https://www.rcc.mass.edu/_main_pdf/policy/dce2023.pdf Salary: Step 1 per the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement Funding Source: Grant Funded - Early College Grant FY25 Expected Duration: 9/4/2024 - 5/31/2025 Roxbury Community College seeks a dynamic and experienced part-time adjunct Criminal Justice faculty member to teach college-level courses with dual enrollment high school students and Early College high school students in grades 9 through 12. The successful candidate will have prior experience working with high school students in a public school system, along with a master's degree in the criminal justice field. * The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for teaching on campus and on site at high schools, and must demonstrate an understanding of high school protocols, including being a mandated reporter, using a seating chart, and implementing effective classroom management techniques. * Teach college-level Criminal Justice courses to dual enrollment high school students and Early College high school students. * Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with college and high school curriculum standards. * Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student success. * Utilize varied instructional methods and technologies to enhance student learning experiences. * Adhere to high school protocols, including mandated reporting, seating chart management, and classroom discipline procedures. * Collaborate with high school and college faculty and staff to ensure seamless integration of dual enrollment programs. * Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress. Participate in faculty meetings, professional development activities, and curriculum development initiatives as required. Requirements: Qualifications: * Master's degree in criminal justice or a closely related field; * Prior experience teaching criminal justice to high school students in a public school system. * Additional experience teaching all college levels of criminal justice courses with dual enrollment high school students and Early College high school students. * Familiarity with high school protocols, including mandated reporting, seating chart management, and classroom discipline procedures. * Ability to teach on campus and on site at high schools. * Proficiency in Google Suite and Office 365, as well as experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or similar platforms. * Availability for the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. * Three letters of recommendation, official college transcripts, and language proficiency demonstration required. Additional Information: Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities. 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. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by