The Social Sciences Program in the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Education at Lasell College is seeking a part-time instructor to teach a class called Generations in America focused on issues of Aging for the spring semester.

The class is being offered in a face-to-face, hybrid/hy-flex format with a class meeting time Mondays and Wednesdays 2 – 3:15.

Course Description: This course offers a social-developmental, multidisciplinary overview of issues related to the expanding age population in the United States. Students examine aging stereotypes, characteristics of aging populations, and the impact of age-related forces on individuals in American society. The course is geared toward students in a variety of disciplines and provides a knowledge base that can be applied to other areas of study.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide instruction for all sessions of assigned courses utilizing the college philosophy of connected learning. At least 1 day of face-to-face, on-campus instruction is required although the ability to teach to a blended audience by providing options for online learning due to the pandemic will be required.
• Provide a syllabus and course outline to students that clearly communicates course learning outcomes.
• Align some course assignments with departmental and college core curriculum goals learning goals and provide student work samples for college assessment purposes (sample assignments available)
• Maintain office hours each week.
• Incorporate Canvas (online learning platform) into the course – training is provided.
• Keep accurate records of student progress/grades and complete mid-semester and final grade reports.

Given ongoing uncertainty due to COVID, instructors should be prepared to teach remotely if circumstances change and to accommodate both in-person and remote learners in the same section if necessary.

Qualifications:

A willingness to incorporate the college’s Connected Learning Philosophy into the course as well as a master’s degree in a related field are required (doctoral degree preferred).  Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online formats preferred. Career-relevant experience such as counseling, social work or research is a plus. 

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, resume, and the information of three (3) references using the forms on our website.

Review of candidates' submitted materials begin immediately; applications are accepted until the position is filled

Given Lasell's commitment to fostering an intellectually enriching and inclusive educational environment, our expectation is that the successful candidate will demonstrate competence and sensitivity in leading, managing, and advising employees and students who are broadly diverse with regard to various aspects of identity, such as race, ethnicity, ability status, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, nationality, and religion.

We seek faculty and staff who appreciate the value diversity brings to a campus community and are eager to foster an inclusive environment here at Lasell. Employees who represent the various areas of diversity of our student body are key contributors to our strategic vision.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.