Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track – Biotechnology

Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track – Biotechnology


Department: Dean of Science and Engineering


Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

Massachusetts Bay Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Biotechnology from qualified applicants. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promoting success among a diverse student population. Faculty members are responsible for developing educational and evaluation materials consistent with the philosophy and framework of MassBay Community College and the Biotechnology programs in accordance with the evolving needs of the STEM division. The faculty member will be responsible for maintaining expertise in related biotechnology curricula, instruction, and assessment. MassBay is eager to recruit a faculty member who is energetic and willing to go the extra mile to maintain the College’s leadership in biotechnology education by developing and offering hands-on projects and curricula aligned to regional industry needs, networking and promoting the Biotechnology programs to expand enrollment, and engaging in outreach with community partners.

The biotechnology laboratory at MassBay is among the most advanced undergraduate research facilities in Massachusetts, is recognized by experts and the National Biotechnology Education Center, and was recently awarded the Pathmaker designation by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center. The Biotechnology program has produced 21 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars since 1993 and houses the Center for Therapeutics and Genomics Training and the Center for Biomanufacturing Education and Workforce Training. The ideal candidate will continue to advance excellent biotechnology education. The candidate will be experienced in relevant technologies and able to teach using state-of-the-art tools, such that students gain expertise in gene regulation, next generation sequencing, genetic engineering, PCR, cell culture, bioprocessing, and other techniques. The candidate will contribute to maintaining and expanding internship opportunities for students in local biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, hospitals, and nonprofits, particularly in Massachusetts’s MetroWest and neighboring regions. The candidate will be experienced in and able to contribute to growth in one or more high priority areas of relevance for the Biotechnology Department, including molecular biology, immunology, genomics and biomanufacturing, and regulatory affairs. The successful candidate will be comfortable offering hands-on laboratory courses using current instruments, technologies, and tools, and will initiate and advance interdisciplinary partnerships as well as partner in externally supported research collaborations with other institutions, non-profits and industry.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for relevant technical field(s), collaborative work with diverse faculty and staff, and an ability to positively influence, mentor, and work with diverse student populations. More generally, the successful applicant will demonstrate a solid understanding of a community college's role in workforce development as well as successful transfer (through the creation of pathways) to higher institutions, shared governance, commitment to collaboration, and professional development. Knowledge and or understanding of grant funding is not necessary but would be advantageous. The successful candidate will assist the department in developing relevant future courses and teaching strategies for students with diverse backgrounds, interests, and learning styles to support student recruitment and retention. Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate a good understanding of shared governance and a strong commitment to collaboration and professional development. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills. Overall, the successful candidate will support the integrity of curricula, champion student success, and promote the mission of the College, including its transition to a designation as a Hispanic-serving institution.

Classes may be held in the classroom at any of the three campuses (in-person), or in the hybrid or online environment upon approval after completing training. However, the candidate must be able to teach in-person on campus. Classes may also be held at regional high schools and regional employers. The candidate will have the opportunity to shape the curriculum, assist the Biotechnology Department in the selection and use of appropriate educational materials and technology in the classroom, and engage in community-based outreach activities as applied to biotechnology.


Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach a full-time (15 credit hours per semester) schedule of Biotechnology and related science disciplines, which may include, but are not limited to, the list found online in the academic catalog;
• Effectively communicate inter-personally orally and in writing;
• Work and collaborate effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff;
• Prepare course syllabi and develop curricula to meet course and program requirements and student learning outcomes;
• Serve as academic advisor to students;
• Post and maintain a minimum of four (4) office hours per week;
• Teach at Wellesley Hills, Framingham, or Ashland campuses as assigned; classes may also be held at regional high schools and regional employers and other off-site locations;
• Participate in the improvement and development of academic programs and resources, designations, accreditation, articulation, and assessment of courses and programs;
• Collaborate in selecting, recommending, creating, and preparing suitable instructional materials, lab experiences, simulations, and demonstrations that utilize a wide variety of teaching methods and modalities;
• Submit midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, early alerts, and other reports about assigned courses by required due dates;
• Serve on College committees as elected or appointed;
• Attend Program, Department, Division, and Committee meetings;
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in teaching and learning;
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the Dean consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement;
• Maintain a commitment to and understanding of the community college's mission as well as observing, supporting, and enforcing the College's regulations, policies, and programs; and
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda;
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Engage with the Office of Diversity on issues related to underserved student success;
• Further the examination of pertinent practices that are culturally responsive and reflective of inclusive perspectives;
• Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field from an accredited university;
• Post-secondary teaching experience;
• At least two years of experience working in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or related industry;
• Expertise in several of the following techniques: analytical method development and theory, cell culture, bio-manufacturing (including small scale bioreactor operation, chromatography/purification), DNA/RNA sequencing and databases, RT and PCR, Blotting, Diagnostic Techniques, Microscopy;
• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills; and
• Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students;
• PhD or doctorate in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field from an accredited university;
• Interest in and familiarity with workforce development needs in the regional community;
• Experience in writing grant proposals and leading grant-funded work;
• Teaching experience at a community college;
• Experience in curricular planning and assessment as well as practices, technologies, and inclusive pedagogy to enhance student learning;
• Familiarity with and willingness to engage in creative and constructive pedagogy;
• Familiarity with college accreditation standards;
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems;
• Fluency and/or experience teaching in Spanish and/or Portuguese;
• Demonstrable experience with an ability to apply industry recognized skills standards, including quality, safety, and employability skills; and
• Experience with outreach activities with K-12 schools.
  

Additional Information:


Salary Range: $56,190 - $62,837, in accordance with one's education and experience as dictated by the collective bargaining agreement classification compensation structure.

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/ family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus
  

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits


Position Type: MCCC-Faculty


Application Deadline: October 17, 2024, or thereafter until filled.


To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.