Graduate & Continuing Ed Programs in STEM Adjunct Faculty

About Framingham State University:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - to meet a public need and 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 eight Insight Into Academia Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Awards and led to our recognition in the 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:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Teach STEM courses in FSU's programs in Graduate Studies  and Continuing Education :

Please use the following links to explore our programs:

• Master's Degree Granting Programs  
  • Biotechnology - Specialization in Quality Assurance (PSM)
  • Biotechnology Operations (MBA)
  • Food and Nutrition - Specialization in Coordinated Programs in Dietetics (MS)
  • Food and Nutrition - Specialization in Food Science and Nutrition Science (MS)
  • Food and Nutrition - Specialization in Nutrition Science
  • Mathematics (MEd)
  • Nursing Education (MSN)
  • Nursing Leadership (MSN)
  • Nutrition Education - Nutrition Education Specialist (MEd)
  • Nutrition Education - School Nutrition Specialist (Graduate Certificate)
  • Nutrition Education - School Nutrition Specialist (MEd)
• Graduate Certificate Programs
  • Instructional Technology Proficiency (Graduate Certificate)
  • Nursing Education (Post-Master's Certificate)
  • Nursing Leadership (Post-Master's Certificate)
  • Nutrition Education - School Nutrition Specialist (Graduate Certificate)
  • Quality Assurance for Biotechnology (Graduate Certificate)
• Continuing Education Programs
  • Computer Programming Languages (Undergraduate Certificate)
  • Computer Science (BS) 
  • Enterprise Systems (Undergraduate Certificate)
  • Information Technology Fluency (Undergraduate Certificate)
  • Information Technology and Business (Undergraduate Certificate)
  • Mobile Applications & Web Development (Undergraduate Certificate)
  • Network and System Administration & Management (Undergraduate Certificate)
  • Software Engineering (Undergraduate Certificate)

To be considered for part-time faculty positions in Day Division programs, please also apply to the appropriate posting at www.framingham.edu/careers . 

NOTICE OF COURSE SCHEDULING:

Graduate and Continuing Education instructional sessions are 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 DGCE Agreement for additional information.  
• Terminal degree strongly preferred.

Additional Information:

This posting is for potential Adjunct instruction positions in Graduate & Continuing Education STEM Programs.  Adjunct positions are part-time and non-benefited. Rates for instruction are determined according to assigned faculty rank, course level, course type, and contractually-bargained contact hour equivalencies. Current calculations are based on a per-contact-hour rate range of $1,609.57-$1,987.47. A typical lecture course is 4 contact hours.

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 employer. The University considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, disability status, Veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Members of underrepresented or minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to equity, 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 process and (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 .