Job Description
The Division of Humanities and Learning Communities is looking to hire Adjunct Faculty to teach for the Global Languages Department.
- Teach in-person Portuguese courses.
- Teaching various levels and sections of POR-101 (Elementary Portuguese I) and POR-102 (Elementary Portuguese II).
- Courses are offered fully in-person on campus (Charlestown and/or Chelsea campuses).
POR-101 Elementary Portuguese I
This course is the first part of the Portuguese language series. It introduces students to European and Brazilian Portuguese through listening, simple conversations, brief readings, and writing exercises. Students will learn Portuguese through active participation and practice, and at the same time, they will explore the history and cultures of Lusophone countries.
POR-102 Elementary Portuguese II
This course is a continuation of Elementary Portuguese I (POR-101). It emphasizes conversational skills, listening activities, simple readings, and writing exercises. Students will continue learning Portuguese through active participation and practice, and at the same time, they will continue exploring the history and cultures of Lusophone countries. This course meets the General Education requirement for Creative Work.
- Courses are offered fully in-person on campus (Charlestown and/or Chelsea campuses).
Requirements:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Portuguese or a related field.
- Experience teaching various levels and sections of POR-101 (Elementary Portuguese I), POR-102 (Elementary Portuguese II).
- Evidence of engagement in culturally responsive pedagogies.
- Experience with high-impact teaching and learning practices (examples: undergraduate research, community engagement, critical pedagogies, learning communities).
- Proven ability to work with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
- Ability to teach courses on campus in an in-person setting at BHCC's Charlestown or Chelsea campuses.
Preferred Requirements:
Community college teaching experience preferred.
Additional Information:
Salary: $1,512.00 Per Credit Hour
Closing Date: December 1, 2026
- Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
- Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.
Application Instructions:
To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your account:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.
