Adjunct Faculty, Physics

Adjunct Faculty, Physics

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 of time. 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.

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 physics 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.

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Physics or a closely related field such as engineering with significant first-hand experience in a physics laboratory.

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 physics laboratory-based courses in Fall 2021 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 - $1,585 per credit

Classification Type: DCE Adjunct Faculty

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding. 

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.