Adjunct Lecturer of Humanities & Social Science

Description

Who We Are:

Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin that were given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means. 

Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management and more. 

With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employer’s demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation. 

Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year over year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared.

We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission driven work!

 Position Summary:

Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of Adjunct Lecturer in Humanities and Social Science in the General Education Department. We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual with a master's degree in humanities, social sciences, or a related field. The ideal candidate should have experience teaching a diverse range of courses, including English/Literature, Oral Communication, Ethics, History, Emotional intelligence, Psychology, and other social science disciplines, and demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the classroom.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching: Deliver engaging and effective instruction in a variety of humanities and social science courses, covering topics such as oral communication, literature, ethics, and social sciences.
• Curriculum Development: Contribute to the development and enhancement of course materials, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional learning objectives.
• Student Engagement: Create an inclusive and interactive classroom environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds, encouraging active participation and critical thinking.
• Assessment: Implement meaningful assessment methods to evaluate student learning outcomes and provide timely feedback.
• Office Hours: Hold regular office hours to offer academic support, guidance, and mentorship to students.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Demonstrate a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by integrating inclusive teaching practices, respecting diverse perspectives, and fostering a welcoming and accessible learning environment.
• Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices in humanities and social science education and actively participate in departmental initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in humanities, social sciences, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
• Proven experience teaching a wide range of humanities and social science courses.
• Dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Commitment to fostering student success and promoting crit