Adjunct Instructor

• Chemistry
• Middlesex Community College at Middlesex Community College Adjunct Instructor
• Chemistry
• Middlesex Community College at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, Massachusetts Posted in 19 days ago.

Job Description:

Middlesex Community College Middlesex Community College (MCC) is one of the largest community colleges in the Commonwealth, employing people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional, administrative, and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford, and online. We are focused on equity to transform lives and shape futures. MCC values equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence, innovation, and success for our employees and students. MCC is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, and diversity to provide a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all students and employees. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and others are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Middlesex 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. Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/disclosurestatements/campsecrpt.aspx

Position Title:

Adjunct Instructor

• Chemistry

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Middlesex Community College Location:

Lowell, MA Category:

Part-time Faculty Job Type:

Part-time Posted On:

Thu Sep 10 2026

Job Description:

Title:

Adjunct Instructor•

Chemistry Unit:

Adjunct Faculty Department:

Science Reports to:

Dean of Science Technology, Engineering, and Math Date:

September 10, 2026

General Summary:

Middlesex Community College seeks to fill part-time chemistry faculty positions in college chemistry I (CHE 131) and college chemistry II (CHE 132) in-person lecture and laboratory courses beginning the spring 2027 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: College Chemistry I (CHE 131), College Chemistry II (CHE 132) 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 chemistry, 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 or Bedford campus

Hours:

Adjunct faculty may be assigned to teach up to three courses per semester

Expected Start Date:

January 2027

Application Deadline:

This position will remain open until filled Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI287006571