Commonwealth of Massachusetts·Haverhill, Massachusetts
Teach assigned English composition courses according to the Academic Catalog and departmental learning outcomes. Adhere to college policies and contract requirements regarding grading, syllabi, and the use of the Learning Management System.
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PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW: https://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201462 About Northern Essex Community College: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves more than 5,000 students annually across its campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts.
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POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - English: English Department; Liberal Arts Division; Haverhill campus, Haverhill (100 Elliott Street) or Lawrence campuses (45 Franklin Street); MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position SUMMARY: We are seeking instructors for our pool of Adjunct Faculty to teach various English composition courses on an as-needed basis for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Semesters. Successful applicants would be assigned to teach 3-credit courses in English Composition I or English Composition II. Classes are held on NECC's Haverhill and/or Lawrence campuses. Seeking instructors for primarily day and evening face-to-face classes, which could include Early College classes. Future possibility of online or hybrid instruction exists and would require successful completion of mandatory training. Adjunct faculty will play a critical role in the teaching and learning process, contributing to student success. A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog. Descriptions for English composition courses can be viewed here: Northern Essex Community College - ENG101 Northern Essex Community College - ENG102 Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. REPORTS TO: Dean of Liberal Arts
Teach assigned courses according to Academic Catalog description and established departmental student learning outcomes. Adhere to all NECC policies and MCCC contract requirements, including policies regarding grading, deadlines, evaluation process, syllabus requirements, materials posted on the LMS, and required meetings.
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Master's degree in English, Writing, or Literature Experience teaching in a related academic discipline at the college level Experience using technology in instruction and assessment
Community College teaching experience Experience with online and hybrid teaching and experiential learning 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.
All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
SALARY: $1,512.00/credit - $1,826.00/credit, per credit based on DCE step, per the DCE Contract, non-benefited.
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