Adjunct Faculty (Chemistry) - Massasoit Community College

Massasoit Community College•Brockton, MA

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About The Position

Adjunct faculty in the physical sciences (chemistry) department play a major role in instruction, working with the full-time faculty to deliver chemistry instruction to students. Using department course outcomes, and recommendations from the dean's office and the physical sciences 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 per semester on an as-needed basis. Positions may consist of day, night, or weekend courses, 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. THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.

Requirements

Masters degree or higher in chemistry, or related field, or a Masters degree or higher with an appropriate level of experience and training.
A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.
Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.

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.