| Category: | Potential Part-Time Faculty |
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| Department: | Division of Graduate and Continuing Education |
| Locations: | Framingham, MA |
| Posted: | May 12, 2022 |
| Closes: | Open Until Filled |
| Type: | Contract |
| PositionID: | 147595 |
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ShareAbout Framingham State University:
Framingham State University is a vibrant comprehensive liberal arts institution located in the MetroWest suburbs of Boston, which integrates an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs. FSU takes pride in empowering student success by providing a superior education, leading research and innovation opportunities, and a strong first-year experience.
Founded in 1839, FSU enrolls about 4,000 undergraduates and 1,500 graduate and professional students. FSU offers 42 bachelor's degrees, 69 minors, and 31 master's degree programs, in a highly personalized teaching environment. FSU employs more than 330 faculty members, 89% of whom have terminal degrees.
FSU is deeply committed to inclusive excellence, encourages a supportive, diverse and collaborative learning environment, and provides a culturally relevant education. FSU is honored to be a four-time recipient of the prestigious INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award and was recently designated as a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence campus. FSU encourages applications from persons who share our commitment to promoting a welcoming and inclusive community.
Our founding motto, "Live to the Truth", was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "the truth" - "truth in theory and principle,...truth in spirit and motive,...truth in manner and form,...truth intellectual and truth moral." Principal Bagnall found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit,...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." "Live to the Truth" continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. FSU seeks employees who share in this quest for truth and commit to living it fully.
Visitwww.framingham.edu/careersto learn more about employment opportunities at Framingham State University.
Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Teach Social Sciencescourses inFSU's programs inGraduate Studiesand Continuing Education.
Please use the following links to explore our programs:
- Master'sDegree Granting Programs
- Counseling Psychology (Licensure track) (MA)
- Counseling Psychology (Non-Licensure track) (MA)
- Continuing Education Programs
- Criminology (BA)
- Psychology (BA)
- Sociology (BA)
To be considered for part-time faculty positions in Day Division programs, please also apply to the appropriate posting atwww.framingham.edu/careers.
NOTICE OF COURSE SCHEDULING:
Graduate and Continuing Education instructional sessionsare Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer. Schedules for Fall are typically prepared in March.Schedules for Winter and Spring are typically prepared in September. Schedules for Summer are typically prepared in January.
Requirements:
- Education, activities, and/or experience appropriate to the field of instruction. Please see the DGCEAgreement for additional information.
- Terminal degree strongly preferred.
Additional Information:
This posting is for potential Adjunct instruction positions in Graduate and Continuing Education Programs in Social Sciences. Adjunct positions arepart-time and non-benefited.
In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the MA Board of Higher Education and the MA State College Association Division of Graduate and Continuing Education("DGCE Agreement"), Framingham State University maintains a "Continuing Education Pool" of individuals eligible for appointment to teach in Programs of Graduate and Continuing Education at the university.
An individual who is not already a member of the pool may apply for inclusion in the "Continuing Education Pool" by submitting an application to this posting. Thereafter the Dean or their designee may decide to include the name of the applicant in the "Continuing Education Pool". Please note that an application to this posting does not guarantee inclusion in the "Continuing Education Pool".
Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.
Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
Candidates must apply online. A complete application included(1) a cover letter, (2) CV/resume, (3) the names and contact information for three professional references who may be requested to submit letters of recommendation at a later time based on the candidate's progress in the selection processand (4)copies of unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts must be submitted upon appointment.
Framingham State University 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 experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.
Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.
