Full-Time Instructor, Chemistry (Tenure-Track) | Massasoit Community College
Massasoit Community College
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Brockton, MA | United States
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Full-Time Instructor, Chemistry (Tenure-Track) About Massasoit Community College: We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. Massasoit currently offers 41 associate degree programs in arts, sciences, and applied sciences and 24 certificates. The College also offers non-credit workforce development certificates; corporate training courses; adult basic education; personal enrichment classes; and Early College programs for high school students.
Students of color make up roughly half of all students enrolled and more than half of all Massasoit students are first generation to attend college. More than 900 students graduate from Massasoit with an associate degree or certificate each year.
Brockton, Massachusetts, home of Massasoit's largest campus, prides itself on its diversity of cultures and is home to approximately 95,000 residents. In addition, the college has a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and annually serves students from more than 35 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Massasoit is one of the largest community colleges in the state.
Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer who is committed to increasing diversity across all levels of the college. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Description: The Science Department at Massasoit Community College is looking for a full-time Chemistry Instructor to join its faculty. The department serves a crucial role at the college, helping students, many of whom come to the college with significant knowledge gaps and a fear of science. To fill this role, department members serve as leaders and innovators, as well as outstanding educators. Taking a data-driven approach, department members work collaboratively with others at the college to promote active learning and student responsibility. Members work to develop, implement, review, and support programs that increase student success while maintaining high expectations and standards. Members also work closely with faculty and educational leaders throughout Massachusetts to develop a shared vision of science education.
Responsibilities and Duties: - Teach a variety of full-time chemistry courses (15 credit hours per semester)
- Prepare respective course syllabi and labs.
- Design curricula that consider both course-specific and student learning outcomes, as well as General Education competencies, while tailoring the approach to the teaching modality of the course.
- Serve as academic advisor to assigned students.
- Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week.
- Develop appropriate discipline-related courses.
- Serve on college committees as elected or appointed.
- Attend program, department, division, all-college, and committee/council meetings.
- Recommend suitable instructional material, textbooks, and library acquisitions.
- Participate in the assessment of course and program learning outcomes.
- Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues, teach online as needed, and enhance classroom learning as appropriate.
- Engage in professional development activities through participation in conferences, workshops, seminars, and professional associations to maintain excellence in the discipline and in the classroom.
- Foster student success across the college's diverse student body, and address equity gaps, through innovative teaching and learning approaches as well as curriculum development.
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, and colleagues across the college and community to support an innovative and integrative curriculum and initiatives.
- Actively participate in the general college community Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements: - Master's degree in Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Two years of teaching experience at the college level.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience in curricular planning and assessment.
- Experience and understanding of High Impact Practices, technologies, and inclusive pedagogy to enhance student learning.
- The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications: - Doctorate in related field preferred.
- Experience in community college teaching, advising, and curriculum development.
- Demonstrated versatility in teaching and ability to teach at least one other course offered in the Biology, Physics, and/or Math Departments.
- Demonstrated experience with online teaching.
- Evidence of scholarly work in Chemistry or a related field.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas, Office 365, and familiarity with the Google suite.
- Demonstrated experience working on committees and within teams.
- Demonstrated commitment to closing equity gaps.
- Multilingual
Optional Phrase (Hiring Manager decision) can be included under Requirements: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information: Position Status : Full-time benefitted Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) union position.
Term of appointment: This is a full-time, tenure-track position. Terms governed by MCCC/MTA Agreement.
Position Start Date : Beginning of the Fall 2023 semester
Salary: $47,620 - $55,276 annually, Salary is commensurate with education, and experience and
based on the MCCC Classification Study.
Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites.
Deadline to Apply: February 25, 2024
Application Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.
Please Note : Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal. Massasoit 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 Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, [email protected] , or the Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, Jessica Correia, 508-588-9100, x1402, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room 208A, [email protected] , the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. To apply, visit Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
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About Massasoit Community College
We at Massasoit Community College pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence and in our historic mission of accepting all who desire to learn. We are dedicated to creating a challenging and supportive environment where the members of our community can attain their educational and personal goals. We encourage all to take responsibility for their learning, to discover their potential, and to achieve their ambitions.Recognizing that our diversity is an important source of our strength, we respond to the needs of our community and expect that everyone at Massasoit respects the rights and affirms the dignity of all people. We strive to construct a safe and trustful environment where together we can engage in open dialogue.
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