Adjunct Faculty - Public Health
About The Position
About Northern Essex Community College: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves more than 5,000 students annually across its campuses in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts. Recognized as one of the 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges by NISOD, NECC's success is driven by a mission-centered culture and a highly engaged workforce. As the first federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution in New England, NECC remains committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects and supports the communities it serves. Rooted in the Merrimack Valley, NECC plays a vital role in strengthening the region through workforce development, expanded access to affordable higher education, increased degree attainment, and strong partnerships with businesses. NECC employees are united by a shared commitment expanding access to educational opportunities, supporting students in completing their academic journey in a timely and equitable manner, and preparing graduates for long-term success in the workforce. The college invests in its people through ongoing professional development opportunities, collaborative leadership, and a supportive work environment. Job Description: POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Public Health; Public Health Department; Division of Health Professions; Lawrence campus (414 Common Street); MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position SUMMARY: We are seeking instructors for our pool of Adjunct Faculty to teach various Public Health / Community Health Worker (CHW) courses on an as needed basis for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. For Spring 2027, we are specifically looking for applicants to teach CHW-203 Exploring Public Health Informatics and/or CHW-208 Public Health Preparedness. The successful candidate has experience with public health informatics, health information systems, data analysis and visualization, public health surveillance, emergency preparedness and management, and applying data and technology to address public health challenges. Classes are typically offered at NECC's Lawrence campus during daytime and evening hours, as well as online, face-to-face, and in hybrid formats. A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog. Course descriptions are available on the NECC website. CHW 203 Exploring Public Health Informatics CHW 208 Public Health Preparedness Adjunct Faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process, contributing to student success. Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Public Health, Health Informatics or related field
- Experience teaching in a related discipline at the college level
- Experience using technology in instruction and assessment
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching in a community college
- Experience with Brightspace LMS
- Spanish / English Bilingual
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses according to Academic Catalog description and established departmental student learning outcomes.
- Adhere to all NECC policies and MCCC contract requirements, including policies regarding grading, deadlines, evaluation process, syllabus requirements, materials posted on the LMS, and required meetings.
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Career Level
Entry Level
