Adjunct Chemistry

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• 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 chemistry 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;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda;
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;   

• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;  
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity and inclusion;  
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;  
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives;   
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.   
  
  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 diversity.