Adjunct Chemistry

Adjunct Chemistry

Wellesley Hills, MA, United States

Adjunct Chemistry

Department: Dean of Science and Engineering

Location: Wellesley Hills

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

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.

The candidate is expected to commit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver course materials in a learner‑centered environment conducive to engaging students in the learning process. The faculty member in this position communicates consistently and effectively with students, faculty and administrators, and responds to communications within a 24‑hour period. The faculty is responsible for managing this course through timely grading of assignments, providing substantial student feedback, and submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.

Massachusetts Bay Community College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position in chemistry from qualified applicants to teach both in‑person and online laboratory science courses in chemistry. Responsibilities will include developing and teaching typical courses in undergraduate chemistry. They will also demonstrate an ability to engage, mentor, and work with diverse student populations. They will be comfortable offering hands‑on laboratory courses by implementing active‑learning strategies using current computer technologies, software, and tools.

The candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professional development.

• Work in collaboration with science department faculty to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the department’s vision and needs.
• Meet students regularly at the posted class and laboratory times and teach undergraduate chemistry courses and laboratories using effective instructional strategies that promote student learning consistent with the division’s needs.
• Use appropriate assessment methods consistently and regularly to measure student understanding.
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning.
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester.
• Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates.
• Participate in appropriate laboratory safety training and follow laboratory safety guidelines and practices as directed by the Lab Manager or its designee.
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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 Mass Bay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Significant first‑hand experience in a chemistry laboratory setting.

• 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.
• Interest in and availability to teach chemistry laboratory‑based courses in Spring 2026 and…