Adjunct Faculty - Behavioral Sciences
About The Position
Northern Essex Community College is seeking instructors for its pool of adjunct faculty to teach Psychology, Sociology, and Anthropology courses on an as-needed basis during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. Successful applicants may teach three-credit courses in Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Sociology, or Cultural Anthropology. Classes are held on the Haverhill and/or Lawrence campuses, primarily in daytime and evening, face-to-face formats; assignments may include Early College classes. Future online or hybrid teaching may be possible and requires successful completion of mandatory training. Positions are available pending sufficient enrollment. The anticipated start date is as needed, based on departmental requirements and candidate availability. The pool is valid through June 30, 2027; applicants who wish to remain in the pool must reapply and update their information thereafter. Adjunct faculty contribute to the teaching and learning process and student success. They teach assigned courses in accordance with the Academic Catalog description and established departmental student learning outcomes, and follow NECC policies and MCCC contract requirements concerning grading, deadlines, evaluation, syllabi, materials posted on the LMS, and required meetings. The position reports to the Dean of Liberal Arts. This is a non-benefited position paid at $1,512.00–$1,826.00 per credit, based on DCE step and the DCE Contract. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment is contingent on completion and review of a background check, including CORI and SORI.
Requirements
- Master's degree in a related academic discipline.
- Experience teaching in a related academic discipline at the college level.
- Experience using technology in instruction and assessment.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Successful completion and review of a background check, including CORI and SORI.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses according to the Academic Catalog description and established departmental student learning outcomes.
- Adhere to NECC policies and MCCC contract requirements, including requirements concerning grading, deadlines, evaluation, syllabi, materials posted on the LMS, and required meetings.
- Contribute to the teaching and learning process and student success.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
