Critical Thinking Learning Specialist

Critical Thinking Learning Specialist

Department: VP Academic Affairs

Location: Hybrid - remote & on-site

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant and inclusive educational community,and have a desire and ability to work with a diverse population. This is apart-time position with no benefits.

The successful candidate will support online learners enrolled in Critical Thinkingwith course content and executive functioning skills, and will connect studentswith college resources. This position maybe embedded in an online CT100 course(s). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of critical thinkingprinciples and strategies, with the ability to guide and mentor learners from diversebackgrounds. This position will workindividually or with groups of students to promote academic success andretention.

This is a part-time position (up to 18 hours per week), to include eveningsand weekend hours and both on-campus and remote schedule.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Connect with students individually and/or in groups to assess and support online learning needs in Critical Thinking;
• Deliver direct services to students in a variety of modalities including in-person and asynchronous online;
• Recommend and implement innovative approaches to students’ academic success, life-long learning, and independent learning;
• Work with peer tutors to support student learning, including possible training and mentoring of peer tutors;
• Assist with community and college outreach in support of the Academic Achievement Center’s mission, functions, and role in the college community;
• Determine suitable referrals to other college resources based on student need;
• Work closely with online CT faculty to facilitate student success;
• May assist in the development of non-traditional approaches for programming in Critical Thinking;
• May assist with creating and delivering curriculum and/or workshops to address student success;
• May collaborate with other learning specialists and faculty across the disciplines to determine student needs and develop response strategies;
• May assist in grant writing and reporting and in the implementation of grant-funded initiatives; and
• Perform related duties, as required.
  

Commitment toEquity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives; and
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Critical Thinking,Education, Humanities, Law, or closely related field; with one (1) yearexperience and/or training that includes teaching, instructional technology orprogram development; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

PreferredQualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
• Demonstrated experience in the instruction of Critical Thinking;
• Experience working with diverse students, particularly adult learners;
• Experience in the use of competency-based, individualized instruction, preferably in a comprehensive learning center or writing center;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member;
• Proficiency in LMS platforms, preferably Blackboard, and remote technologies including WebEx;
• Experience in the use of technology for purposes of scheduling and data tracking;
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of a community college; and
• Experience in higher education, preferably at a community college.
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $33.95 per hour

Position Type: MCCC-Professional Grade 5

Application Deadline: January 4, 2025, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the EqualEmployment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department ofEducation’s Office for Civil Rights.

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