Adjunct Faculty Environmental Science​/Biology

Adjunct Faculty Environmental Science and/or Biology

Department: Life Sciences

Location: Wellesley Hills

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 submitting clinical evaluations, attendance records, and grades.

• 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 environmental science and/or biology 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 their designee.
• Teach at Wellesley Hills, Framingham, or Ashland campuses as assigned; classes may also be held at regional high schools and regional employers and other off‑site locations.
• Participate in pedagogical training for distance learning and develop an environmental science or biology course for online teaching, as needed by the STEM Division.

• Master’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Significant first‑hand experience in a laboratory setting in one of these fields.

• 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 in‑person biology and/or environmental science laboratory‑based courses in Spring 2025 and beyond.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support.
• Experience and training in online instruction.

$1,397.00 - $1,585.00 DCE per Credit

DCE‑Adjunct

Open until filled.

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