Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Job Description:

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education: Early Childhood Education Department; Business and Professional Studies Division; Lawrence campus (45 Franklin Street); MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position.

SUMMARY: For Fall 2026, we are seeking an instructor for ECE271, Early Childhood Education Practicum 1. This course will be delivered in Spanish and requires in-person instruction on Monday evenings from 6:00-8:00 pm at our Lawrence campus (45 Franklin Street) and daytime availability to complete on-site observations at local early education settings (days/time vary). The faculty member will be required to teach the ECE Practicum 1 content, grade course assignments, complete observations of student teachers in ECE settings, and meet with site supervisors to discuss student progress. The required in-person evening meetings will take place on Mondays at our Lawrence campus on the following dates:

• September 14 & 21
• October 5 & 19
• November 2, 16, & 30
• December 7

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.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• 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).

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: September 1, 2026



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

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,View phone number on click.appcast.io/ View email address on click.appcast.io), 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.

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