What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct Faculty-Biology and Health Sciences - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts position at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts?
Location: North Adams, MA Category: Faculty Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Oct 1 2026 Job Description:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Department of Biology seeks applications for a part-time faculty member to teach courses in Biology and Health Sciences. Some of the course offerings may include but are not limited to, Introduction to Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, the topics of human health, or topics in an applicant's area of expertise. The instructor must have a background in the requested course that is needed.
DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver instruction appropriate to the topic, course description, agreed-upon learning outcomes, academic level and student audience.
Submit syllabi, grades and other reports on time.
Communicate effectively with students and faculty in the department.
Provide assistance to students by appointment.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
Experience commensurate with course topics.
Master's degree or higher in a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate prefered
Previous teaching experience at the college level is strongly preferred.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time, temporary position with the MSCA union. This position is for one semester with the opportunity for renewal.
Salary for this position is $1,166-$2,549 per credit. Pay is based on number of semesters previously taught at MCLA.
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Department of Biology seeks applications for a part-time faculty member to teach courses in Biology and Health Sciences. Some of the course offerings may include but are not limited to, Introduction to Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, the topics of human health, or topics in an applicant's area of expertise. The instructor must have a background in the requested course that is needed.
DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Deliver instruction appropriate to the topic, course description, agreed-upon learning outcomes, academic level and student audience.
Submit syllabi, grades and other reports on time.
Communicate effectively with students and faculty in the department.
Provide assistance to students by appointment.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
Experience commensurate with course topics.
Master's degree or higher in a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Doctorate prefered
Previous teaching experience at the college level is strongly preferred.
Additional Information:
This is a part-time, temporary position with the MSCA union. This position is for one semester with the opportunity for renewal.
Salary for this position is $1,166-$2,549 per credit. Pay is based on number of semesters previously taught at MCLA.
Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.
Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Lucas Morrill
Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247
Telephone: (413) 662-5103
Titleix@mcla.edu
U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424
Telephone: (617) 289-0111; FAX: (617) 289-0150; TDD (877) 521-2172
OCR.Boston@ed.gov
Salary : $1,166 - $2,549