Adjunct Faculty - Biology - Anatomy & Physiology

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Adjunct Job Type: Part Time Posted On: Wed Sep 30 2026 Job Description:

Function of Position:

Adjunct faculty prepare and teach courses in the department, develop new educational materials, and assist with the assessment of student learning, as appropriate. Classes may be assigned for the Brighton and/or Downtown Campus, extension site, or an online, remote, or hybrid modality, as needed. Adjunct faculty report to the chairperson of the Biology Department. The successful candidate will bring a passion for teaching and a desire to support and mentor MCC students as they pursue educational and career goals.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates and maintains current subject area knowledge

• Teaches courses and evaluates student performance in a variety of human-based biology courses as per guidelines set by the department and the College

• Teaches course(s)/section(s), as outlined by the contract and as available

• Prepares lesson plans and creates instructional materials and activities for student engagement

• Prepares Course Information Sheet/Syllabus in accordance with department and College guidelines

• Establishes and maintains an engaging and supportive classroom environment

• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other records according to department and College guidelines and submits them in a timely manner

• Assists department with student retention and completion initiatives

• Develops innovative teaching pedagogies to facilitate learning

• Incorporates high-impact teaching practices into course design, as appropriate

• Actively engages in pedagogical and academic discipline professional development

• Demonstrates excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask and prioritize workflow

• Performs other duties and responsibilities assigned by the department chair, as appropriate

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.

• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.

• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.

• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.

• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree or higher (or 16 graduate credit hours) in a Biological Science or related field from a regionally-accredited higher education institution

• Ability to teach human based courses in-person for the department

• Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing)

• Commitment to supporting an inclusive environment on campus and in the classroom

• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs

• Evidence of commitment to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college

• Evidence of proficiency with technology

• Experience and/or interest in developing and teaching online courses

• Commitment to continued professional growth

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience

• Knowledge of, or experience in, implementing a variety of teaching strategies

• Awareness of the potential value of technology as a tool for teaching

• Experience with computerized student record management

• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Pay Rate for Fall 2026 & Spring 2027: Determined by adjunct rank and ranges from $1,253- $1,528 per contact hour.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

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Monroe Community College is seeking a pool of qualified applicants for possible temporary part-time faculty teaching assignments. These positions are filled on an as-needed basis and are on-going recruitment efforts. Adjunct pools are open continuously, and applicants are contacted/hired year-round for assignments based on college needs. Those applicants that are selected to move forward with the recruitment process will be contacted to set up an interview.