Biology Faculty

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: About Northern Essex Community College: *THE COLLEGE:*Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast. The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps. We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England. We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success. Job Description: *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. PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: 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 $60,483.00 - $68,484.00 (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 2026 Application Instructions: *TO APPLY:*To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: * Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role * Resume/CV * List of courses taught (including semester taught, course title, and number of course credits) Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. **Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors) *DEADLINE:*Open until filled /Northern Essex 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 statues 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, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,View phone number on click.appcast.io/ View email address on click.appcast.io), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex 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./ /Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at:// Job: * Education Organization: * Northern Essex Comm College Title: Biology Faculty Location: Massachusetts-Haverhill-100 Elliot Way Requisition ID: 260003B9