Adjunct Faculty Environmental Science and/or Biology

About the role

Massachusetts Bay Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in environmental science and/or biology from qualified applicants to teach both in-person laboratory science courses in environmental science and/or biology.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Science Department faculty to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the Department’s vision and needs;
• Meet students regularly at the posted class and laboratory times and teach undergraduate environmental science and/or biology courses and laboratories using effective instructional strategies that promote student learning consistent with the division’s needs;
• Use appropriate assessment methods consistently and regularly to measure student understanding;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning;
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester;
• Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates;
• Participate in appropriate laboratory safety training and follow laboratory safety guidelines and practices as directed by the Lab Manager or their designee;
• Teach at Wellesley Hills, Framingham, or Ashland campuses as assigned; classes may also be held at regional high schools and regional employers and other off-site locations;
• Participate in pedagogical training for distance learning and develop an environmental science or biology course for online teaching, as needed by the STEM Division;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field;
• Significant first-hand experience in a laboratory setting in one of these fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Interest in and availability to teach in-person biology and/or environmental science laboratory-based courses in Fall 2026 and beyond;
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support;
• Experience and training in online instruction.

Benefits

This position offers competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience, commensurate with experience.

Pay

$1512.00 - $1715.00 per DCE credit

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and can vary based on course offerings and student enrollment.