Engineering Instructor

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 require all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at Clery Report.

Job Description:

Title: Engineering Instructor

Unit: MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Department: STEM

Reports To: Dean of STEM

Date: Fall 2026

Roxbury Community College invites applications for a full-time tenure track position in the Department of Engineering. The Engineering faculty member shall be responsible for: providing effective and high-quality instruction; helping students master course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining current knowledge in their teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics; assisting with curriculum development and program review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

Teaching assignments may include, but are not limited to, courses in:

• Engineering
• Physics

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a full-time workload (equivalent of 15 credit hours per term) which may be combination of classroom, clinical, laboratory courses, and simulation-based courses.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for courses and programs.
• Participate in college and departmental committees and activities.
• Prepare and distribute syllabi which inform students about course requirements, grading requirements, testing assignments, attendance policy, and other information for each course assigned.
• Prepare, administer, and grade assignments and examinations in a timely manner to inform students about their progress.
• Encourage use of support services by students. Collaborate with support services staff to ensure that information is being shared and discussed.
• Follow procedures related to the Registrar's office, including grade reports and deadlines; attendance record reports; withdrawal deadlines; class changes; and time and room scheduling.
• Participate in faculty evaluations as described by the department chair and/or the Dean.

Requirements:

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, electrical, or a related field.
• Candidates must understand the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of RCC's students and employees, including individuals with disabilities, and have a sincere commitment to community engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who possess wide ranges of academic abilities and interests.
• Familiarity with Canvas or similar Learning Management System.
• Teaching experience at a community college.
• Demonstrated ability to provide diverse teaching methods to different learning styles
• Experience teaching online and/or hybrid courses.
• Experience using Open Educational Resources (OER)

Additional Information:

Location: Roxbury Community College, 1234 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02120

Unit Status: MCCC

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Compensation: MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement

Expected Start Date: Fall 2026

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• (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 pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.

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 hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.