<p>Roxbury Community College is an urban, public, 2-year College serving a diverse community, including people of color, recent immigrants, and non-traditional populations. The College's mission is to facilitate student success in achieving educational goals through the delivery of high-quality transfer and career programs. RCC strives to honor traditional commitments and to be responsive to new challenges and insights through workforce training, ESOL, and community education.</p> <p>The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Nestled in Boston's historically Black neighborhood of Roxbury, RCC is the only higher education institution in New England to be recognized as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) in 2021 by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). Roxbury Community College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.</p> <p>The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at www.rcc.mass.edu/clery.</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Title: Adjunct Biology Instructor</p> <p>Unit: DCE: DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement</p> <p>Dept: STEM</p> <p>Reports To: Dean of STEM</p> <p>Date: Fall 2024</p> <p>General Statement of Duties:</p> <p>Instructor for biological science courses (i.e. biology, chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology) in accordance with description published in Roxbury Community College catalog and the approved course outline. Responsibilities include giving lectures and guiding laboratory assignments.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Provide instruction of his/her assigned course(s) </li><li>Responsible for creating a classroom environment which fosters students' academic growth and guides their professional development. </li><li>Responsible for the creation and revision of daily lesson plans. </li><li>Responsible for accurate record keeping of student attendance and academic progress. </li><li>Correct and return quizzes, tests and lab assignments in a timely manner to students. </li><li>Utilize instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available resources. </li><li>Follow a syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines. </li><li>Meets with and advises students before and after class or by appointment. </li><li>Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and informs students in a timely manner of their progress. </li><li>Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular biology or related Science field. </li><li>Teaching experience at the college level. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Experience working with students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds who possess wide ranges of academic abilities and interests. </li><li>Familiarity with Jenzabar or similar online learning applications. </li><li>Teaching Experience at a Community College. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to provide diverse teaching methods to different learning styles. </li><li>Experience with Online teaching and OER. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Salary: The Adjunct Faculty salary range is determined in accordance with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.</p> <p>Roxbury 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 College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.</p> <p>Appointment is subject to SORI (Sexual Offense Registry Information) background check, and a publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offense Registry Information) background check.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>The College does not sponsor applicants for work visas.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>All applicants must apply online by submitting:</p> <p>Cover Letter</p> <p>Resume</p> <p>Names and contact information for three (3) professional references</p> <p>Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.</p> <p>After completing all of the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.</p> <p>ADA Compliance:</p> <p>The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.</p> <p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</p> <p>Powered by</p>