Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Natural Sciences

US Lawns; Gray Gables (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

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

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