Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

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Job Description

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education Department; Business and Professional Studies Division; Haverhill (100 Elliott Street) or Lawrence campuses (45 Franklin Street); MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position SUMMARY: For Fall 2026, we are seeking instructors for ECE271, a practicum course taught in Spanish. Responsibilities include teaching the practicum curriculum in person at 45 Franklin Street in Lawrence one evening every other week, as well as conducting daytime practicum site visits and evaluations at students' practicum placement locations throughout the semester. We are additionally seeking instructors to join our Adjunct Faculty pool to teach a variety of Early Childhood Education courses on an as-needed basis. Classes are typically offered at NECC's Haverhill and/or Lawrence campuses during daytime and evening hours, as well as online, face-to-face, and in hybrid formats. A list of potential courses is available online in the Course Catalog. Course descriptions are available on the NECC website. Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment. REPORTS TO: Dean of Business and Professional Studies

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses according to Academic Catalog description and established departmental student learning outcomes. Communicate fluently in Spanish (written and verbal) to effectively instruct, engage with, and support students. Adhere to all NECC policies and MCCC contract requirements, including policies regarding grading, deadlines, evaluation process, and syllabus requirements.

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Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field Prior teaching experience in a related discipline Experience using technology in instruction and assessment Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Preferred Qualifications

Community College teaching experience Experience with online and hybrid teaching and experiential learning Experience with Brightspace Learning Management System 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. BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information

SALARY: $1,512.00/credit - $1,826.00/credit, per credit based on DCE step, per the DCE Contract, non-benefited.

Anticipated Start Date

• As needed, based on departmental requirements and candidate availability. Application Instructions: TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role Resume/CV Three (3) professional references Official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire. DEADLINE: Open until filled **THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.*
• Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, 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 statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery