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Early College Instructors Category:
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Framingham, MA Posted:
Feb 21, 2025 Closes:
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185766 Share About Framingham State University:
Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - meeting a public need to promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs, and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve, and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham, and so much more. FSU is a proudly public and truly transformative institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded, but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast. FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate and professional students, offers 60 undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, and professional fields, and enrolls 48% BIPOC students and 54% first-generation college students in our undergraduate programs. We are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of equity and antiracism. This commitment has earned FSU seven Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity and led to our recognition in the 2024 Great Colleges to Work For program. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community. FSU is ideally situated between Boston and Worcester on land originally stewarded by the Nipmuc people for thousands of years. FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities. 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 "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH
aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University. Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers . Job Description:
Early College allows high school students to take college credit bearing courses as part of a holistic support model. It is a program supported by the State's Equity Agenda to help level the playing field for underserved students by helping to instill the confidence and competence to succeed in career and college. We do this through early on-ramps and recruitment, scaffolded academics, wraparound supports, and co-curricular learning opportunities. The data shows that Early College is a game changer. Be a part of that change. Come work with us! GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Teach college courses that are part of the College Planning Collaborative Early College programs in one or more of the following areas: American Sign Language Education Environmental Science Exercise Science Financial Literacy Food Science History Latin American Art Principles of Marketing Oral Communication Introduction to Psychology Quantitative Reasoning Reading Literature Introduction to Sociology Global Studies SUPERVISION RECEIVED
All Early College instructors receive an Orientation and ongoing support and have a Teaching Assistant or a High School Teacher assigned to their class. SUPERVISION EXERCISED
N/A WORKING CONDITIONS
Courses are taught in person on one of three public high school campuses (Framingham, Milford, or Waltham), so flexibility with travel and schedule is mandatory. Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1-3 years of prior college teaching experience required Interest in teaching, mentoring, and supporting high school students from underserved groups essential Flexibility and nimbleness PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Spanish or Portuguese bilingual speaker Additional Information:
Early college instructors are hired as adjunct faculty through the Division of Graduate and Continuing Education. The scheduled hours and pay rates vary. Current course rates are between $6,010.36 - $6,935.96 per course. 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 employer. The University considers all qualified candidates and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital or parental status, or Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Instructions:
Candidates must apply online by submitting: Cover Letter addressing teaching philosophy and any areas of specialization/expertise, CV/Resume, Names and contact information for three professional or academic references (references are not contacted automatically upon submission of application). Applicants must identify the course(s)/discipline(s) that you are applying for through the provided question in the online application process. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis according to need. 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 508-626-4052 or accessibility@framingham.edu . Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
