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Adjunct Faculty Environmental Science and/or Biology
Department: Life Sciences
Location: Wellesley Hills
MassBay fosterseducational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local andglobal citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet criticalworkforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economicdevelopment.
MassachusettsBay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgroundsand experiences. We invite allindividuals to consider joining our community.
Located inGreater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college,offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses inWellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.
Position Summary:
The ideal candidate willjoin a vibrant educational community, and have a desire and ability to serve apopulation of students with various needs and backgrounds. The candidate is expected to commit toexcellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professionaldevelopment. Adjunct faculty areexpected to deliver course materials in a learner-centered environmentconductive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member inthis position communicates consistently and effectively with students, facultyand administrators, and responds to communications within a 24-hour period oftime. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timelygrading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback withassignments, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.
Massachusetts Bay CommunityCollege invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in environmentalscience and/or biology from qualified applicants to teach both in-personlaboratory science courses in environmental science and/or biology.Responsibilities will include developing and teaching typical courses inundergraduate environmental science and/or biology. They will also demonstratean ability to engage, mentor, and work with diverse student populations. Theywill be comfortable offering hands-on laboratory courses by implementing activelearning strategies using current computer technologies, software, and tools.The candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teachingand learning, collaboration and professional development. Courses may be heldin the classroom at any of the three campuses (in-person), or in the hybrid oronline environment upon approval after completing training. However, thecandidate 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.

This list isnot to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties asrequired to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.
All employeesof MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within acommunity that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.
Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field; and
• 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; and
• Experience and training in online instruction.

Additional Information:
Salary Range: $1512.00 - $1715.00 per DCE credit
Position Type: DCE-Adjunct
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.
Faculty
Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.
Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.
Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.
Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.