Adjunct Faculty (Biology) - Massasoit Community College

Massasoit Community College•Brockton, MA

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About The Position

Adjunct faculty in the biology department play a major role in instruction, working with the full-time faculty to teach a wide variety of courses. Using department course outcomes, and recommendations from the dean's office and the biology department chair, adjunct faculty develop and deliver course content using high quality pedagogical techniques to ensure maximum student success and learning. Adjunct Faculty are part-time instructors hired on an as-needed basis. Positions may consist of day, night, or weekend positions and maybe in Brockton, Canton, Middleborough, or any other instructional site. Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department.

Requirements

Masters degree or higher in the biological sciences, or a Masters's degree or higher with an appropriate level of experience and training.

Nice To Haves

Experience with and understanding of the community college environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Capable of maintaining academic standards with empathy and honesty
Knowledge of and experience using effective pedagogical strategies
Experience and training in online instruction

Responsibilities

Prepare course syllabi that meet all contractual requirements.
Schedule classes to meet for the allotted time on every scheduled meeting day during the semester.
Employ effective instructional strategies that promote student learning.
Use appropriate assessment tools to accurately measure student understanding.
Monitor email communications from students and the college and respond in a timely manner.
Provide availability outside of class to meet with and assist students.
Meet all deadlines for submission of grades, student participation reports, student grievance responses and other administrative documentation.
Manage a level of flexibility that holds students accountable and recognizes the challenging work/school/life balance lead by many students at Massasoit.
Ensure appropriate training in laboratory safety for laboratory classes.
Follow divisional policies to maintain security of laboratory spaces, chemicals and equipment.
Work collaboratively with divisional staff.
Provide feedback on student progress to advisement and counseling.
Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.