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Department:: Academic Affairs - STEM
Locations:: Lowell, MA
Posted:: Feb 9, 2024
Closes:: Mar 1, 2024 - 11:59 PM EST
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 172544
About Middlesex Community College:
Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.
The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.
As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.
Job Description:
Title: Assistant Professor - Biotechnology
Unit: MCCC Day Faculty
Department: Biotechnology, STEM Division
Reports to: Dean of STEM
Date: February 9, 2024
General Summary:
The Biotechnology Faculty is a creative, knowledgeable, and flexible individual who will develop and teach Biotech courses within the STEM Division. The faculty member will work with the Dean of STEM, the Biotech Department Chair, and other faculty to teach courses that provide education for the Biotechnology students in the Biotech program. The faculty will assist with the development of student learning outcomes and assessment strategies and will participate in college service and student advisement. The faculty member is committed to inclusive excellence and diversity, and continuous professional improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach classes such as computer programs for biotechnology, microbiology for industrial applications, immunology, and general chemistry courses.
- Participate in ongoing curriculum review, assessment, and development
- Develop instructional material consistent with course, program, and institutional student learning outcomes
- Develop and apply instructional methods that engage a diverse student body of varying learning styles and abilities, and promote critical thinking and other employable skills
- Develop and apply assessment strategies that maximize the learning process and effectively measure student learning outcomes
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to recruit and retain students and assist in community and industry outreach
- Supplement instruction with new classroom technologies
- Embrace the dynamic nature of the biotech industry, remain current with industry trends and needs, and incorporate that knowledge into the curriculum
- Utilize high-impact practices such as learning communities, capstone courses, undergraduate research, service learning, and collaborative projects as part of pedagogical practices.
- Participate in division, College committees, and activities
- Work collaboratively with faculty from all disciplines
- Teach classes and attend meetings on both MCC campuses
- Provide student advising
- Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a closely related field, or Bachelor's Degree with equivalent experience in industry or government.
- Successful teaching experience, preferably at the post-secondary level
- Experience developing academic courses and curriculum
- Commitment to continuous professional improvement
- Ability to apply innovative instructional approaches, in order to achieve stated course objectives and student learning outcomes
- Commitment to integrate real-life applications and skills into the curriculum
- Ability to collaborate with faculty from different disciplines and different academic institutions
- Openness to interdisciplinary instruction
- Proven ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
- Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related field
- Biotechnology industry experience, networking with biotechnology industry professionals a plus.
- Experience in working in a clean room environment
- Successful teaching at a community college
- Experience with a variety of instructional methods, and willingness to develop and implement online courses;
- Student advising experience
- Experience using high-impact practices such as learning communities, capstone courses, undergraduate research, service learning, and collaborative projects as part of pedagogical practices
- Bilingual skills a plus
Additional Information:
Please note, the faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary Range: $52,970 is the starting salary with a Master's Degree; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:
- High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
- Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
- Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
- Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
- 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
- Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
- Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
- Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
- Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
- Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
- Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
- Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Location: Both the Lowell and Bedford campuses
Expected Start Date: September 3, 2024
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply online by submitting:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Pre-Employment Requirements:
The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.
Middlesex 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 careers@middlesex.mass.edu.
Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.
