Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor of Biology

Department: Dean of Science and Engineering

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region's economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

Massachusetts Bay Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biology from qualified applicants. The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds.

Faculty members are responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of the program, MassBay Community College and (if applicable, accreditation, licensure, and specialty requirements) in accordance with the needs of the department.

Responsibilities will include developing and teaching foundational undergraduate courses in Biology. The successful candidate will be comfortable offering hands-on laboratory courses using a variety of instruments, software, and tools. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for the relevant technical field(s) and will be able to share their excitement with the student body through inclusive teaching. They will demonstrate their commitment to improving their capacity to mentor and support students by participating in professional meetings. They will demonstrate a solid understanding of the role of a community college in workforce development and will also demonstrate a strong commitment to shared governance, collaboration, and professional development. This position will assist the department in tracking and identifying industry/employer needs and will develop relevant courses and teaching strategies for students with varied interests and learning styles to support student recruitment and retention.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach a full-time load of courses in biology and allied fields involving preparation of course materials and assessments;
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences;
• Conduct laboratory instruction conforming to best practices, including those for safety;
• Apply student-centered educational practices that provide a diverse array of learning activities directly tied to defined outcomes, use assessment data to improve instruction and learning, and participate in ongoing department and College-wide dialogues about teaching and learning;
• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula to address course/program requirements, and student learning outcomes to meet graduation competencies as appropriate;
• Serve as academic advisor to students;
• Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week;
• Serve on College committees as elected or appointed;
• Participate in Program, Department, Division, Faculty, and Committee meetings;
• Assist in selecting and recommending suitable instructional materials and textbooks;
• Participate in the improvement and development of academic programs and resources in consultation with the academic Dean(s);
• Use technology effectively to communicate and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning;
• Adhere to College policies and deadlines for the timely submission of course grades and attendance rosters;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
• Other duties as assigned.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master of Science in Biology, or a closely related field;
• Excellent written and oral skills;
• Strong communication skills and effective classroom facilitator skills; enjoy teaching in a student-centered, culturally diverse environment;
• High school or post-secondary teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• A strong communicator and effective classroom facilitator who enjoys teaching in a student-centered, culturally diverse environment;
• Teaching experience in a community college;
• Experience writing grant proposals;
• Familiarity with appropriate educational technology and equipment;
• Familiarity with accreditation standards;
• Experience promoting innovation in the classroom;
• Interest in and familiarity with workforce development needs in the regional community.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: Assistant Professor: $60,483 - $67,637, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: MCCC Unit Professional

Source of Funding: Local Trust

Application Deadline: April 1st, 2026, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer...