Location:

Lowell, MA Category:

Part-time Faculty Job Type:

Part-time Posted On:

Thu Jul 24 2025

Job Description:

Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Biology (Multiple Vacancies)

Unit:

DCE Adjunct Faculty Department:

Science Reports to:

Dean of STEM Date:

July 24, 2025 (Reopened July 24, 2026)

General Summary:

Middlesex Community College seeks to fill part-time biology faculty positions in general biology I & II, anatomy and physiology I & II, and nutrition for in-person, hybrid, and online lecture and laboratory courses beginning the fall 2026 semester. The College's part-time science faculty are knowledgeable and creative professionals who have a demonstrated commitment to working with the College's diverse students and community. The College is committed to hiring creative and knowledgeable individuals that have expertise in this area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide instruction for a group of up to 24 students in a classroom Ability to instruct in at least one of the following courses: General Biology I, General Biology II, Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Nutrition Develop and use student-centered pedagogies Develop and use assessment strategies that maximize the developmental learning process and measure student learning outcomes Develop and apply instructional methods that engage students of varying learning styles and abilities Develop and apply technology in and out of the classroom Use Blackboard Learning Management System to post syllabi, assignments, and grades Participate in the end-of-the-term grading session of a common final assessment Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the

Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association Job Requirements:

Master's degree in biology, or closely related field Classroom teaching of high school or college science courses Demonstrated commitment to diversity, continuous professional improvement, developmental education, inclusive pedagogies and use of technology to support student learning Willingness to work collegially with a diverse body of faculty and staff Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college in higher education

Preferred Qualifications :

Doctorate degree preferred Bilingual skills a plus Working knowledge of

MS Word, Blackboard LMS, and PC Additional Information:

Salary Range:

DCE adjunct faculty members are paid in accordance with the DCE salary step schedule which is as follows: Step 1

• $1,397 per credit Step 2
• $1,487 per credit Step 3
• $1,585 per credit Step 4
• $1,688 per credit

Location:

Lowell campus, Bedford campus, or online

Hours:

Adjunct faculty can teach up to three courses per semester.

Expected Start Date:

September 8, 2026

Application Deadline:

These positions will remain open until filled.