Location: Greenfield,MA, USA
Job Description:
Microbiology, Adjunct Faculty Pool | Openings expected for Spring 2025
Adjunct positions are an Open Pool for the upcoming Spring 2025 Academic Year. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis.
BARGAINING UNIT/NON-UNIT: MCCC/DCE Unit
SALARY RANGE: $1,397 to $1,688 per credit
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Teaches introductory microbiology for health occupations students with emphasis on the properties of microorganisms and
their relationship to health and disease. Major topics include human host-microbe relationships; microbiome health and
dysbiosis; a survey of human microbes; methods for preventing, diagnosing, and treating infectious disease; the impact of
evolution on microbial resistance to treatment; and epidemiology of infectious disease. Responsible for instructional preparation
and assessment of student performance in a hybrid setting (online lecture materials and an in-person laboratory). This course
meets weekly for evening lab sessions.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Teaches Microbiology;
* Prepares for instruction;
* Conducts lecture and laboratory sessions;
* Assesses student performance;
* Provides student assistance in-person and/or by virtual appointment; and
* Attends a limited number of faculty meetings.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*:
* Master's degree in Microbiology, or related field;
* Demonstrated successful experience working with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, with a range of academic abilities;
* Demonstrated commitment to the community college mission.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* At least one year of successful experience teaching Microbiology courses at the college level;
* Evidence of successful teaching experience in a community college; and
* Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in and outside of the classroom.
* EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:
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:
ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT NOTICE:
Greenfield Community College's Annual Security Report is available online at www.gcc.mass.edu/webdocs/safety/GCC-Annual-Security-Report.pdf
The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.
If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Public Safety Office at One College Drive, Greenfield, MA 01301 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 413-###-####.
* Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ACCREDITED BY THE NEW ENGLAND COMMISSION OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online.
To apply, click on the Apply Now button.
You will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account.
From there, you will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:
* Resume
* Cover letter
When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement.
Successful completion of a CORI check WILL be required as a condition of employment. Official copies of all academic transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
Please note GCC does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.