What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Lecturer for Early College Program - Biotechnology position at Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute Of Technology?

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 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 Overview :

This role is key to Franklin Cummings Tech's efforts to promote and grow its Biotechnology associate's degree program.

In the Spring 2025 and Fall 2025 semesters, the Lecturer for Early College in Biotechnology will teach two Early College courses. The Lecturer will also support Admissions efforts by conducting high school visits with members of the Admissions team and assisting otherwise as needed. In addition, the Lecturer will plan and run a three-week Summer Biotech Accelerator program to prepare selected incoming students for their first semester of classes.

The college is seeking an educator with a passion for teaching, learning, and student success, as well as good organizational skills. The instructor must have experience teaching or working with high school students. This benefits-eligible role is a part-time faculty position at 30 hours per week. This grant-funded position ends on December 31, 2025. Renewal is not guaranteed.

Requirements

Plan and lead a three-week pilot Summer Biotech Accelerator program in Summer 2025.

Collaborate with the Program Chair for Biotechnology and colleagues in Admissions and Student Success to develop a Summer Biotech Accelerator
Serve as project manager and lead for the Accelerator, ensuring that curriculum, space, materials, etc. are ready.
Teach a portion of the curriculum.
Document outcomes to assess the success of this pilot.

Collaborate with Admissions to increase applications and enrollment in the Biotech program.

Teach hands-on, interactive lessons at our premier partner schools

Develop content for Admissions newsletters to biotech influencers, who can shape decisions of potential applicants.

Support the spring event for biotech influencers, specifically teachers and guidance counselors. This will include two parts : an upcoming BioBuilders training course and an opportunity to meet successful biotech professionals.

Teach two Early College classes in Spring 2025 and two classes in Fall 2025.

Meet all scheduled classes on the assigned day / time

Regularly hold three office hours per week

Notify Program Chair of any absences from scheduled classes and providing instructional materials and directions to ensure consistent and sequential classroom instruction (note : absences should be rare and unavoidable)

Participate in departmental curriculum development, and review and update course curricula when possible

Demonstrate committed participation in student learning outcome assessment and college-wide initiatives, including data collection, analysis, curriculum changes, and goal setting

Use course texts, outlines, and other curriculum materials in accordance with college and department policies. When an established syllabus is provided and the course is a prerequisite for other courses, any significant deviations must be approved by the department chair.

Respond to the chair and administrative requests in a timely manner and complete all responsibilities effectively; prompt in keeping appointments, attending meetings (when possible), and beginning classes

Respond to students in a timely manner

Evaluate student achievement and provide feedback timely while maintaining accurate student records in the Canvas Learning Management System

Complete the online "Growing with Canvas for Adjuncts" course before the term begins

Provide adequate support to students and maintain a respectful, professional rapport

Participate in communications with the college and department. This includes utilizing the college Dropout Detective Retention Solution warning system to alert advisors when students falter.

Demonstrate effective teaching including preparation, meeting course goals, organization, and presentation of material, student involvement, and classroom management

Collaborate with other college departments (academic, student affairs, enrollment, and development) for the mutual benefit of all departments.

Maintain a culture of accountability and innovation; maintain the college policies and procedures, as outlined in the course catalog, employee and student handbooks

Required Credentials and Experience include :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an appropriate field; exceptions can be made for those who have extensive industry experience.

Demonstrable knowledge and experience in areas relevant to departmental curricula.

A collaborative and inclusive style.

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