Adjunct Faculty Environmental Science and/or Biology

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts Bay Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in environmental science and/or biology. The role involves teaching in-person laboratory courses across three campuses, with opportunities for online or hybrid formats after training.

The candidate should be able to teach on campus in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, or Ashland. The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a related field and demonstrate strong commitment to teaching, mentoring diverse

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field is required.
• Significant first-hand experience in a laboratory setting in one of these fields.

Responsibilities

• Work with Science Department faculty to prepare syllabi and develop curricula.
• Teach undergraduate environmental science and/or biology courses and laboratories using effective instructional strategies.
• Use assessment methods to measure student understanding on a regular basis.
• Maintain excellent communication with students and staff throughout the semester.
• Submit grade reports, attendance and other required reports by due dates.
• Attend laboratory safety trainings and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or closely related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty Environmental Science and/or Biology

Department: Life Sciences

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 conductive 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 of time. 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 environmental science and/or biology from qualified applicants to teach both in-person laboratory science courses in environmental science and/or biology. Responsibilities will include developing and teaching typical courses in undergraduate environmental science and/or biology. 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. Courses may be held in the classroom at any of the three campuses (in-person), or in the hybrid or online environment upon approval after completing training. However, the candidate 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 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.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community 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.

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.