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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) is a dynamic and vibrant four-year public college located in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. Founded in 1894, MCLA is the Commonwealth's public liberal arts college of the Massachusetts State University System. MCLA is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), a national consortium positioned at the forefront of the conversation on the value of a liberal arts education. MCLA was named one of U.S. News and World Report's Top Public Schools in 2018
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| Adjunct Faculty-Biology and Health Sciences | |
| Salary Range: | Location: | NORTH ADAMS, MA |
| Job Type: | Category: | Full Time | Education/Training |
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Location: North Adams, MA Category: Faculty Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Oct 1 2026 Job Description: GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Department of Biology seeks applications for a part-time faculty member to teach courses in Biology and Health Sciences. Some of the course offerings may include but are not limited to, Introduction to Biology, Genetics, Anatomy and Physiology, the topics of human health, or topics in an applicant's area of expertise. The instructor must have a background in the requested course that is needed. DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Additional Information: This is a part-time, temporary position with the MSCA union. This position is for one semester with the opportunity for renewal. Salary for this position is $1,166-$2,549 per credit. Pay is based on number of semesters previously taught at MCLA. Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both. Lucas Morrill U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights | |