Full-Time Tenure Track Natural Science Faculty

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Gray Gables (MA)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 76,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension Eligible 10 year Vesting (ORP)

Medical (eight options)

Dental / Vision Discount

Life Insurance (Basic)

Paid Family Medical Leave

Long Term Disability

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Massachusetts Maritime Academy invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences, beginning Spring 2027 or Fall 2027. The role focuses on teaching introductory to advanced chemistry and biology, including laboratories, with potential physics coverage.

The ideal candidate holds a doctorate in a cross-disciplinary chemistry/biology field, can teach across developmental and upper-level courses, and will engage in curriculum development, advising, and service

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Teach 12 credits per semester of college-level chemistry and biology courses, including laboratories.
Teach introductory chemistry and biology courses and upper-level Chemistry courses such as Environmental and Organic Chemistry; ideal to teach physics as well.
Engage in regular curriculum development and improvement; participate in governance and advising 10–20 first-year students.
Provide service to the Academy community and ongoing professional development; communicate effectively within the Academy’s mission.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Education

Doctorate in chemistry/biology

PhD in related field

Progress toward degree (doctoral candidacy)

Job description

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.

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