Health Studies Full-Time Faculty

Department: Division of Health Sciences

Location: Framingham

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

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining 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 educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. MassBay Community College seeks a qualified full-time faculty member beginning in fall 2026 to join a vibrant and inclusive educational community to educate the next generation of Health Studies professionals. The ideal candidate demonstrates a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, workforce alignment, hands-on clinical training, and student success across traditional, Early College, and apprenticeship pathways.

The Health Studies full-time faculty teaches courses and provides skill development didactically, which may include lab and clinical components. Students who enroll in these courses are typically in programs such as Medical Coding, Medical Office Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. Some courses are delivered online, while others may be taught in person or in a hybrid format. The person in this role will participate in the college's Early College/Dual Enrollment initiatives.

The candidate must have a healthcare background and expertise suitable for teaching the courses taught in the Health Studies department. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively, assess students objectively, and work collaboratively as a team. The individual has obtained the appropriate certification, where applicable, and has earned an education in a health-related profession and clinical experience. Opportunities may exist for working with other clinical-based programs, depending on the candidate’s additional clinical certifications.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain a full-time workload (equivalent of 15 credit hours per term) which may include teaching in the Health Studies Programs to include classroom, clinical, laboratory courses, simulation-based courses, clinical coordination, and site engagement;

Prepare syllabi and develop curricula for lectures, laboratory, and simulation settings to address course and program student learning outcomes and Graduation Competencies, as appropriate;

Teach effectively in a traditional, hybrid, and/or online environment, and foster a respectful, inclusive and equitable environment;

Teach Early College and/or dual enrollment high school students in area high schools, including but not limited to Framingham, Millis, Waltham, and/or Milford, or at our Framingham MassBay campus;

Provide instruction during high school hours of operation when necessary;

Demonstrate clinical procedures;

Support the Early college/dual enrollment needs via communication and reporting between high school & college representatives; collaborate with high school administrators and counselors;

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Serve as an academic advisor to students and maintain office hours;

Participate in College, Division, and Program governance, including attending Division, Department, Advisory Committee, and other committee meetings;

Participate in the assessment of course and program learning outcomes, participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement;

Maintain a safe environment during skills training and evaluation sessions; integrate simulation-based learning and competency checklists;

Use the College’s technology platforms to effectively communicate with students and colleagues to enhance the learning experience, as appropriate;

Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence and expertise in classroom/ clinical/simulation teaching;

Maintain appropriate paperwork and documentation required by the program and accreditation agencies;

Stay current with professional development activities on their own time;

Exhibit current experience and relevancy in the healthcare environment being taught and ensure instruction aligns with relevant industry certification domains (eg. NHA, OSHA, HIPAA, and CLIA regulations);

Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean/Assistant Dean of Health Sciences consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreements;

• Other duties as assigned.

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 the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree relevant to teaching any of the courses in the Health Studies department, or at least 5 years of directly related professional experience in the field may be substituted for the advanced degree. Commitment to complete a master’s degree, if not obtained already, within two years of hire;

Current unrestricted certification in a health field (e.g., CCMA, CMA, RMA, LPN, RN or higher);

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• Recent clinical work experience (minimum of three years), Full-Time in an ambulatory or outpatient setting as a medical assistant, nurse, or phlebotomist.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in healthcare, education, or related field;

Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;

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Experience working in a community college or similar environment;

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Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;

Bilingual language skills;

Certified/credentialed in medical assisting, phlebotomy, or other closely related allied health fields;

• Formal experience teaching courses such as Critical Thinking in Healthcare, Electronic Health Records, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Delivery Systems, Medical Assisting, Medical Coding, Medical Ethics, Medical Office, Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy, Soft Skills for Medical Professionals, or related subject matter.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs

Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program

12 paid State/ Federal holidays

Generous sick, vacation, and personal time

Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income

Low-cost basic and optional life insurance

Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement

Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).

Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC Unit Professional

Application Deadline: March 26th, 2026, or thereafter until filled.

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

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

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights..