Adjunct Faculty (Biology)

Massasoit Community College • Brockton, MA

73d • $1,397

About The Position

Accepting Applications for Academic Year 2025-2026. 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.

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.

Benefits

• Salary: $1,397 per credit, with additional compensation for courses with a laboratory component, consistent with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree