Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Lawrence, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Northern Essex Community College (NECC) is seeking instructors for Early Childhood Education courses. This includes a specific practicum course (ECE271) taught in Spanish for Fall 2026, which involves in-person teaching and site visits. Additionally, NECC is building an Adjunct Faculty pool to teach various Early Childhood Education courses on an as-needed basis. Courses are offered across NECC's Haverhill and Lawrence campuses, with flexible formats including daytime, evening, online, face-to-face, and hybrid options. NECC is recognized as a promising place to work and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, serving over 5,000 students annually.

Requirements

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)
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Conduct daytime practicum site visits and evaluations at students' practicum placement locations throughout the semester (for ECE271).
Teach the practicum curriculum in person at 45 Franklin Street in Lawrence one evening every other week (for ECE271).