Adjunct Faculty - Natural Science

Adjunct Faculty - Natural Science Location: Danvers, MA Category: Adjunct Posted On: Wed Dec 24 2025 Job Description:
Adjunct Faculty: Biology

Campus Location: multiple locations

Work schedule: consistent with MCCC contract

SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement

At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The STEM and Business Division invites applications for adjunct faculty to teach introductory Biology beginning in the Spring 2025 semester. We anticipate course offerings to be taught in-person at our campuses in Lynn, MA and at high schools in the North Shore Region.

Current openings are for an Early College section of:

• BIO108: The Body in Health and Disease

Course Description: A study of the interrelationships of anatomy, physiology, and pathology with chemical and microbiological consideration for students in the health care field. Primarily for mental health technicians, medical assistants, medical secretaries and public and environmental health officers. Fulfills open, science and liberal arts electives. (3 hours of lecture per week)

Please refer to the Find Courses link on the College website for addition course information.

Other Science courses may be available, and we anticipate offerings in future semesters. Assignments may include daytime or evening classes at our campuses or at high school throughout the region.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach courses as assigned by the Division Dean.
• Prepare course syllabi, proctor and grade course assessments as scheduled, report final student grades, and complete student alerts by the specified dates each semester.
• Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and measure student learning outcomes
• Embrace the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Biology or a degree in a related field with graduate-level credit in the subject area.
• Evidence of commitment to and experience working with a diverse student body
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

PREFERENCES

• Evidence of successful prior teaching in higher education or high school. Community College teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Blackboard or similar Learning Management System
• Predisposition to working in a dynamic environment requiring flexibility, adaptability, and teamwork
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Additional Information:
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu
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