Adjunct Faculty Environmental Science and/or Biology

Position Title:            Adjunct Faculty – Environmental Science and/or Biology

Department:              STEM

Reports to:                 Dean of STEM

Location:                    Wellesley Hills

Date:                           Spring, Summer, or Fall

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities and to contribute to region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diverse student population.   The candidate is expected to commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development.  Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver course materials in a learner-centered environment conductive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member in this position communicates consistently and effectively with students, faculty and administrators, and responds to communications within a 24-hour period of time. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timely grading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback with assignments, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.

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 will include developing and teaching typical courses in undergraduate environmental science and/or biology. They will also demonstrate an ability to engage, mentor, and work with diverse student populations. They will be comfortable offering hands-on laboratory courses by implementing active learning strategies using current computer technologies, software, and tools. The candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development. Courses may be held in the classroom at any of the three campuses (in-person), or in the hybrid or online environment upon approval after completing training. However, the candidate must be able to teach in-person on campus.

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 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; and

·      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.