Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

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.

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).

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