Full-Time Tenure Track Natural Science Faculty

US Lawns; Buzzards Bay (MA); Presencial; USD 72.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Pension plan

Medical options

Dental & Vision

Paid family leave

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Massachusetts Maritime Academy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. The position includes a 4/4 teaching load across introductory to advanced chemistry and biology courses, including laboratories.

The ideal candidate holds a doctoral degree in a cross-disciplinary chemistry/biology field and can teach developmental and upper-level science courses, with strong communication and curriculum development skills.

Formación

• Earned doctorate in a cross-disciplinary chemistry and biology field.
• Ability to teach introductory chemistry, biology and laboratory courses.
• Able to teach developmental and upper college level science courses.
• Commitment to student learning and to promote student success.
• Excellent computer skills and strong oral and written communication.

Responsabilidades

• Teach 12 credits per semester (4/4 load) in chemistry and biology.
• Teach introductory and upper-level chemistry courses including labs.
• Develop and improve curriculum; advise 10–20 first-year students.
• Participate in governance and service to MMA.

Educación

Doctorate in Chemistry/Biology

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Division: Academic Affairs; Science and Mathematics Department
Union Affiliation: MSCA
Supervision Received: Reports to the Chair of the Department of Science and Mathematics and to the Vice President of Academic Affairs
Supervision Exercised: No supervisory responsibilities

General Responsibilities

Massachusetts Maritime Academy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. The position is a 4/4 teaching load that includes teaching college-level natural science courses (primarily chemistry and biology) from introductory to advanced levels.

Candidates must be able to to teach an academic course load of 12 credits per semester (fall and spring) of college-level chemistry and biology courses. Primary teaching responsibilities include introductory chemistry and biology courses including laboratories. Candidates must also be able to teach upper-level chemistry courses including Environmental Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Ideal candidates will also be capable of teaching physics courses and laboratories. Other job responsibilities include: regular curriculum development and improvement, commitment to professional development, service to the Academy community, participation in the governance process and advising of 10-20 first year students. All teaching positions at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy require computer literacy, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an understanding of the Academy's unique mission.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Hold an earned doctorate in a cross-disciplinary chemistry and biological field; candidates with an earned doctorate in a related field or doctoral candidates with demonstration of progress toward degree will be considered.
• Demonstrate ability to teach introductory chemistry lectures, biology and laboratory courses.
• Able to teach developmental and upper college level science courses.
• Demonstrate commitment to support student learning and to promote student success.
• Have excellent computer skills and oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate potential to fulfill evaluation criteria for teaching and advising at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience of at least three years at the post-secondary level.
• Ability to teach across multiple science disciplines including physics.
• Understanding of and dedication to the Academy’s unique mission.
• Experience with assessment of student learning .
• Experience teaching in both face-to-face and online modalities.

Salary

$72,000- $76,000

Company Description

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a top-ranked, fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university with 7 undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math and business that are highly regarded in the domestic and international maritime industry and its related business sectors. Located at the western end of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, MMA is an hour’s drive from the thriving urban communities of Boston, MA and Providence, RI and offers easy access to beautiful Buzzards Bay and the pristine beaches of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The Academy offers generous benefits packages and competitive salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Core Benefits

• Pension Eligible 10 year Vesting (ORP optional)
• Medical (eight different options) (Pretax)
• CVS Caremark Prescriptions
• Dental / Vision Discount through Union or Dept Of Higher Ed
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Long Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Smart Plan Deferred Comp
• Liberal sick and vacation time and paid holidays
• Free parking

Additional Benefits

• Hinge Health
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Accounts (DCA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• AFLAC - Additional Insurance options payroll deduction
• Metro Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please note that benefits are subject to change at any time.

Interview Requirements

Applicants selected for interview must be prepared to deliver a twenty-minute presentation on a relevant topic provided by MMA.

Drug Free, Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a drug-free workplace, an Equal Opportunity Employer, and conducts employment verification through E-Verify.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.