Adjunct Faculty: Environmental Studies

Location: Danvers/Lynn, MA

Category: Adjunct

Posted On: Mon Aug 4 2025

Job Description:

The Division of STEM & Business invites applications for the position of Adjunct Faculty in Environmental Studies.

Dates: September 2025 - December 2025

• EVS102: Introduction to Sustainable Living Tuesdays 11:00-12:25 Lynn Campus
• EVS 114: Environmental Policy, 8:00 AM - 09:25 AM, TR Danvers Campus

Please refer to the Find Courses link on the College website for additional course information.

Other Environmental Studies courses may be available in future semesters.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach courses as assigned by the Division Dean.
• Prepare course syllabi, proctor and grade course assessments as scheduled, report final student grades, and complete student alerts by the specified dates each semester.
• Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes.
• Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelors' degree in Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, or a related field, is required.
• Recent work experience related to the course content or graduate-level study of Environmental Studies or Environmental Science is required.
• Familiarity and commitment to critical theoretical frameworks in teaching (e.g., Environmental Justice, Environmental Racism, Gender and Women's studies) is strongly preferred.
• Successful experience interacting with culturally diverse populations.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or a national background check as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's degree or higher in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or a related science is strongly preferred.
• Teaching experience in higher education and/or at the community college level is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental law/policy is strongly preferred.
• A commitment to and experience working with a diverse student body is required; knowledge of local students' needs is recommended.

Additional Information:

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

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