What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biology Faculty position at Northern Essex Community College?
POSITION: Full-Time Biology Faculty (Assistant Professor): Natural Sciences Department; Division of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; Tenure Track; Haverhill and Lawrence Campus'; 37.5 hours per week; MCCC/MTA Unit Faculty Position
SUMMARY: The Natural Sciences Department is seeking a dynamic and engaging educator to teach Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II, Physiological Chemistry and additional biology service courses according to experience and expertise.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Teach biology courses at various levels and modalities, with an emphasis on Anatomy & Physiology and Physiological Chemistry.
- Participate actively in departmental meetings and collaborative activities.
- Deliver assigned courses on NECC's Haverhill and Lawrence campuses.
- Attend division meetings and other required gatherings.
- Contribute to college service and curriculum enhancement, including the development of online and hybrid courses.
- Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.
- Provide student advising and maintain regular office hours.
- Foster a collegial and professional team environment.
- Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Master's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field with college-level biology teaching experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach within, and contribute positively to, a diverse, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural student population and campus environment
- Demonstrated sensitivity to and high expectations of academically disadvantaged students
- Knowledge of pedagogy of biology learning
- The applicant must possess good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to demonstrate his/her ability and willingness to be involved in curriculum design and professional development in the area of biology instruction.
- The applicant should be experienced with the use of technology in the classroom and have experience with multiple forms of course deliveries through LMS.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Community college teaching experience
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position
BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.
Additional Information:
SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $58,438.00 - $68,681.00 (Rank of Assistant Professor with a master's degree) per academic year with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall 2025
Salary : $58,438 - $68,681
