Adjunct Chemistry

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:

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 conductive 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 with assignments, 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.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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;
  
  
• Interest in and availability to teach chemistry laboratory-based courses in Spring 2026 and beyond in a variety of modalities including fully in-person or hybrid/in-person courses;
  
  
• Demonstrated commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support;
  
  
• Experience and training in online instruction.

 Additional Information:

Salary Range: $1,397.00 - $1,688.00 per DCE Credit.

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline: December 26th, 2025, 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 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic
information, gender identity 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 sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or
complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual
violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or
Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against
Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the
United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.