Adjunct Faculty: Environmental Science (Fall semester)

Inside Higher Ed; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 1,587,718 - 2,261,295; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Massachusetts seeks Adjunct Instructors for the Environmental Science Department to teach courses on Indigenous Perspectives and Environmental Ethics. Candidates need a Master's degree in Environmental Science and teaching experience, with a focus on diverse student populations. Salary is $1,397 per credit hour, with evening and weekend teaching availability required. This role aims to promote environmental understanding and ethical considerations in a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline required.
• Experience teaching at the community college or university level preferred.
• Availability to teach in person during evening hours or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach two new courses during the Fall 2026 semester.
• Examine Indigenous knowledge systems shaping environmental stewardship.
• Explore ethical frameworks guiding decisions on environmental issues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of Indigenous cultures

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Science

Doctoral degree in Environmental Science (preferred)

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Job description

Category: Adjunct Faculty

Department: Science, Engineering & Mathematics Department

Locations: Boston, MA

Posted: Feb 17, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Adjunct Faculty

Ref. No.: ADJ

Position ID: 197322

About Bunker Hill Community College

With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is one of Massachusetts' largest community colleges, serving approximately 16,000 students annually. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC offers a broad range of educational opportunities throughout Greater Boston. BHCC fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students by offering associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific programs.

Job Description

The Environmental Science Department at BHCC is seeking Adjunct Instructors to teach two new courses during the Fall 2026 semester.

Indigenous Perspectives on Landscapes (ENV-112)

Examines how Indigenous knowledge systems shape relationships with land, ecosystems, and environmental stewardship, past and present. With a focus on Southern New England tribes, students explore Indigenous sustainability practices, climate change and environmental justice, collaborative land management, and Indigenous-led restoration and cultural revitalization. This course supports Environmental Science majors and fulfills BHCC's General Education requirements for Community and Cultural Contexts.

Environmental Ethics (ENV-223)

Explores the moral relationship between humans and the natural world, focusing on how ethical frameworks guide decisions on environmental issues. Students examine theories such as biocentrism, ecofeminism, and the land ethic while addressing topics including climate change, conservation, biodiversity, environmental justice, and sustainability. This course supports Environmental Science majors and fulfills BHCC's General Education requirements for Community and Cultural Contexts.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Experience teaching at the community college or university level.
• Ability to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations.
• Availability to teach in person during evening hours or weekends.
• For ENV-112: Knowledge of Indigenous cultures of Southern New England tribes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Environmental Science or a related discipline.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience incorporating active learning and inclusive teaching practices.

Additional Information

Salary: $1,397 per credit hour.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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