Adjunct Chemistry

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 1,924,507 - 2,325,388; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Massachusetts is seeking an Adjunct Chemistry faculty member to teach both in-person and online chemistry courses. The candidate will play a vital role in developing and delivering curriculum while fostering an engaging and supportive learning environment for diverse students. Responsibilities include preparing syllabi, effective grading, and maintaining communication with students and staff. The role requires a Master's degree in Chemistry and experience in laboratory teaching. The position offers a compensation range of $1,397.00 - $1,688.00 per DCE Credit.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience in laboratory settings.
• Ability to engage and mentor diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and teaching chemistry courses.
• Ensure effective instruction and assessment of students.
• Regularly communicate with students and colleagues.

Skills

Ability to teach chemistry

Strong communication skills

Commitment to student success

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field

Job description

Adjunct Chemistry

Wellesley Hills, MA, United States

Department: Dean of Science and Engineering

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development. Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining 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 join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds.

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 conducive 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. 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 chemistry from qualified applicants to teach both in‑person and online laboratory science courses in chemistry. Responsibilities will include developing and teaching typical courses in undergraduate chemistry. 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.

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 chemistry 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.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Significant first-hand experience in a chemistry laboratory setting.

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 chemistry laboratory-based courses in Spring 2026 and beyond in a variety of modalities including fully in‑person or hybrid/in‑person courses.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support.
• Experience and training in online instruction.

Salary Range: $1,397.00 - $1,688.00 per DCE Credit.

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline: December 26th, 2025, or thereafter until filled.

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.