French Adjunct Faculty

Company Description: Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations. RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success. Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided 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 Clery Report. Job Description: Title: French Adjunct Faculty Unit: DCE Department: Liberal Arts Reports to: Dean of Liberal Arts Date: Fall 2025 Scope of work: Roxbury Community College seeks a dynamic and experienced part-time adjunct French faculty member to teach college-level French courses at the beginning and intermediate levels. The successful candidate will skillfully accommodate first time learners, speakers of non-standard varieties of French and dual enrolled high school students along with college students of varied ages and experience levels in the classroom. The candidate must have experience teaching world languages in a public higher education setting along with a master' degree in applied linguistics or language education; degree-in-progress is acceptable. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for teaching on campus, in person classes with open education resources, and for using our LMS Canvas to share course materials. Responsibilities:

• Teach college-level French I and French II courses at a predominantly Black institution, valuing African and diasporic influences on students' home languages
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with ACTFL college curriculum standards.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student success.
• Utilize varied instructional methods and technologies to enhance student learning experiences.
• Communicate with advising, accessibility and dual enrollment support staff regarding students' learning needs. Communicate with our in-house non-academic support staff (Project Access) for issues impeding academic success.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Participate with compensation in faculty meetings, professional development activities, and curriculum development initiatives as required.

Requirements:

• Teach college-level French I and French II courses at a predominantly Black institution, valuing African and diasporic influences on students' home languages
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with ACTFL college curriculum standards.
• Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment conducive to student success.
• Utilize varied instructional methods and technologies to enhance student learning experiences.
• Communicate with advising, accessibility and dual enrollment support staff regarding students' learning needs. Communicate with our in-house non-academic support staff (Project Access) for issues impeding academic success.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress.
• Participate with compensation in faculty meetings, professional development activities, and curriculum development initiatives as required.

Additional Information: Location: Roxbury campus Unit Status: DCE Hours: 18.5 Expected Start Date: Spring 2025 Compensation: Salary is based on the DCE CBA Step 1 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 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job