Affiliated Faculty, Life and Physical Sciences for Teachers at Wheaton College – Norton, Massachusetts
Wheaton College
Norton, Massachusetts, 02766, United States
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Posting Number:
0601277
Position Title:
Affiliated Faculty, Life and Physical Sciences for Teachers
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Full Academic Year
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Education
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation and Benefits:
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
03/19/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
0601277
Position Title:
Affiliated Faculty, Life and Physical Sciences for Teachers
FLSA:
Exempt
Job Type:
Part-Time
Staff Term:
Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
Academic Year Schedule (dates):
Faculty Term:
Full Academic Year
Position Type:
Faculty
Department:
Education
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Wheaton College seeks a qualified individual to teach one section of “Physical Sciences for Teachers” scheduled in the Fall ’26 semester and one section of “Life Sciences for Teachers” scheduled in the Spring ‘27 semester. These two interdisciplinary courses take a deep dive into the concepts and phenomena built into the Massachusetts K-12 physical science and environmental and life science frameworks. By the end of each course students will know what K-12 students need to learn, how they will need to express that learning, and how to tap into students’ natural curiosity and playfulness to develop effective and engaging lessons.
Responsibilities of the instructor include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Teaching effectively in an in-person environment that encourages student-faculty interactions.
• Creating a syllabus (with assistance, if desired) to be provided to students and posted on the course’s Canvas site.
• Selecting and ordering textbooks and/or procuring other course materials before classes begin.
• Grading assignments within appropriate time frames and posting grades on Canvas.
• Holding regular office hours and being responsive to student needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An MA or MEd in Elementary or Secondary Science Education
- At least 5 years of teaching and/or leadership experience in K-12 settings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Undergraduate teaching experience
- Professional development teaching/facilitation experience
- Demonstrated commitment to equity focused instruction
Compensation and Benefits:
To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5,000 per course.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $5,000 per course.
The salary for this position will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate.
Physical Demands:
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Eeo Statement:
Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Posting Date:
03/19/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206
Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax:
Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.
References:
Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of References
- Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
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Norton, Massachusetts, 02766, United States
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