"Adjunct Faculty - Natural Science"

Adjunct Faculty: Biology

Campus Location: multiple locations

Work schedule: consistent with MCCC contract

SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement

At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The STEM and Business Division invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach introductory Biology beginning in the Spring 2025 semester. We anticipate course offerings to be taught in-person at our campuses in Lynn, MA and at high schools in the North Shore Region.

Current openings are for an Early College section of:

• BIO108: The Body in Health and Disease

Course Description: A study of the interrelationships of anatomy, physiology, and pathology with chemical and microbiological consideration for students in the health care field. Primarily for mental health technicians, medical assistants, medical secretaries and public and environmental health officers. Fulfills open, science and liberal arts electives. (3 hours of lecture per week)

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

Other Science courses may be available, and we anticipate offerings in future semesters. Assignments may include daytime or evening classes at our campuses or at high school throughout the region.

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:

• Master's Degree in Biology or a degree in a related field with graduate-level credit in the subject area.
• Evidence of commitment to and experience working with a diverse student body
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

PREFERENCES

• Evidence of successful prior teaching in higher education or high school. Community College teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Blackboard or similar Learning Management System
• Predisposition to working in a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills