Location: Fall River, MA
Category: Adjunct Faculty
Job Type: Part Time Non Benefited
Posted On: Wed Jul 1 2026
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Adjunct Faculty - Natural Sciences (Biology)
DEPARTMENT: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River
REPORTS TO: Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
POSITION STATUS: MCCC/DCE unit position, non-benefitted. Adjunct Faculty are part-time instructors hired on an as needed basis. Courses may be offered in online, hybrid, or face-to-face modalities in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford, and/or Taunton. Courses may be held during the day, in the evening, and on weekends (Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays). Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.
STARTING DATE: Academic Year 2026-2027
SALARY: Minimum salary is $1,446 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
DCE Adjuncts and Part-Time Members (mccc-union.org)
STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Adjunct Faculty - Natural Sciences (Biology) will be responsible for, but not limited to, teaching and developing curriculum/course materials for courses such as: major's level Biology I and II, Human Anatomy I and II, Cell Biology, Microbiology and/or Social and Ethical Issues in Science, Technology, and Health Science and offering student support through varied interaction. As part of our strategic goal to advance equity for underrepresented student populations, Bristol embraces and encourages the use of social justice, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogies, and multicultural curricular initiatives. Adjunct Faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process, contributing to student learning outcomes and success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach, and as appropriate, design Biology course materials to meet learning outcomes, and promote students' active participation in their own learning.
-
Assess student learning and assign grades through equitable and inclusive pedagogies and assessment strategies
-
Contribute to a climate of multicultural empowerment, affirmation, understanding and appreciation.
-
Create an effective learning environment that fosters students' intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies and High Impact Practices.
-
Employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the attainment of the student learning outcomes for the course.
-
Help students reach their academic, personal and professional goals and foster a safe environment that respects the diversity of people and ideas by modeling respect for all students and conveying confidence in every student's ability to learn.
-
Contribute to and provide leadership in the student's academic communities, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
-
Participate in professional development opportunities to address the college's goals related to technology, academic innovation and equity.
-
Complete required trainings such as, but not limited to, Title IX, FERPA, Bloodborne Pathogens and Information Security.
-
Adhere to workload as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement, to include duties such as, but not limited to, completing book orders, creating syllabi, verifying student enrollment, and submitting final grades by the contractual deadline.
-
Be available to students either virtually or in-person for assistance meeting course requirements and supporting student academic success.
-
Be willing to teach in the Dual Enrollment program or Early College at the surrounding high schools.
-
Foster student success across the college's diverse student body.
-
Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
-
Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
-
Perform other related duties as assigned, consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Job Requirements:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.
- Minimum of a Master's degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, or a related field.
-
Demonstrated experience with college level teaching or as a facilitator in a corporate or non-profit environment. (An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may also be considered.)
- Prior experience teaching online using a learning management system.
-
Demonstrated proficiency using online technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Office 365.
-
The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 18 graduate credits in the area of Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology or related field.
-
Experience using High Impact Practices.
-
Experience teaching college-level Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, and/or Ethics in Science and Technology courses at a community college.
-
Demonstrated proficiency with Canvas.
-
Graduate of Bristol's Adjunct Certificate Program.
-
Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.
-
Ability to teach in-person classes at any Bristol Community College location.
Additional Information:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
Bristol 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 or military 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 Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at [email protected] or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.
