Assistant Professor - English - Tenure Track Spring 2027 Semester

Massasoit Community College•Brockton, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Massasoit Community College is hiring a full-time, benefited, tenure-track English faculty member beginning in the Spring 2027 semester. The successful candidate will primarily teach English Composition and may also teach literature and philosophy courses, depending on departmental needs and faculty expertise. Teaching assignments include in-person daytime courses and courses in the Early College dual-enrollment program. The candidate may be assigned to any Massasoit campus or to partner high schools. English faculty support student success and create learner-centered environments focused on access, equity, and career readiness. The position includes developing course content aligned with general education outcomes and engaging students in reading, writing, and critical thinking. The faculty member will advise students, participate in department, division, and college activities, serve on committees, and perform other duties as specified in the MCCC collective bargaining agreement. Massasoit Community College serves a diverse student population across campuses in Southeastern Massachusetts. The college offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs, along with workforce development, adult education, and other learning opportunities.

Requirements

Master's degree in English Composition and/or Literature, or a closely related field.
At least five years of college-level teaching in the discipline.
Commitment to working with diverse students, including first-generation college students, dual-enrolled high school students, adult learners, and students from historically marginalized communities.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching at an open-access or community college.
Experience teaching in a high school setting.
Experience with English curriculum development, learning-outcome assessment, and/or program review.
Experience teaching in multiple modalities and using learning management systems.
Ability to integrate culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogical practices into classroom instruction.
Ability to uphold academic and professional standards while supporting students with transparency, clear expectations, and empathy.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary division.

Responsibilities

Teach English composition, literature, and related courses in alignment with department needs and faculty expertise.
Teach Early College dual-enrollment courses on campus and at partner high schools.
Create and sustain an inclusive, collaborative, practice-based classroom learning environment.
Provide students with consistent, timely, constructive feedback on their performance and written assignments.
Evaluate student achievement and assign grades according to departmental and college standards.
Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and grade records.
Hold and post required office hours.
Advise and mentor students on academic progress, transfer options, and career pathways.
Contribute to English Department curriculum review, development, and assessment.
Participate in department, division, and college meetings and initiatives.
Monitor and respond to student and college email communications in a timely manner.
Engage in ongoing professional development.
Participate in college-wide committees, outreach events, and recruitment efforts that support the visibility and enrollment of the Liberal Arts Program.
Collaborate with other departments on interdisciplinary projects and co-curricular events.
Support student initiatives on campus.
Contribute to the development of the English Department and other programs in the Liberal Studies and the Arts Division, with potential progression toward program coordination.
Perform other duties as assigned and outlined in the MCCC Collective Bargaining agreement.