Engineering Faculty

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Haverhill, MA

2d•$60,483 - $68,484•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Essex Community College is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Engineering for the Department of Engineering and Physics in the Division of STEM. The faculty member will teach engineering and physics courses at various levels and in multiple modalities, primarily at the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses, with some courses at Early College partner high schools as needed. The position is 37.5 hours per week and is part of the MCCC/MTA Unit Faculty. The anticipated start date is January 11, 2027. The role includes active participation in departmental and division activities, college service, curriculum enhancement, and development of online and hybrid courses. The faculty member will advise students, maintain regular office hours, support the development of Career and Technical Education programming and pathways into college-level coursework, and contribute to a collegial team environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to meeting the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and accessibility needs of community college students. The anticipated starting salary is $60,483–$68,484 per academic year for the Assistant Professor rank with a master's degree, calculated under the MCCC/MTA salary schedule based on education and experience. The position includes a complete fringe benefit package. Employment is contingent on work authorization and successful completion and review of a background check, including CORI and SORI.

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering or a closely related field.
Demonstrated ability to support students with varying levels of academic preparation while maintaining high academic expectations.
Knowledge of effective STEM teaching practices and evidence-based instructional strategies.
Proficiency with engineering software and technology, including CAD design tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks; computational and programming applications such as MATLAB, Python, and Excel; and AI-assisted engineering design and analysis.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting the educational needs and success of Early College students.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to curriculum development and continuous professional growth in engineering education.
Experience integrating instructional technology to enhance teaching and student learning.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; the college does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
Successful completion and review of a background check, including CORI and SORI.

Nice To Haves

Focus in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Automation Engineering.
Professional experience in engineering or a closely related industry.
Experience in higher education, preferably in a community college setting.
High school CTE teacher licensure in Engineering, Robotics, Building Automation, or a related field.
Bilingual Spanish/English.
Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population.

Responsibilities

Teach engineering and physics courses at various levels and in multiple modalities.
Deliver assigned courses at the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses.
Teach select courses at Early College partner high schools as needed.
Participate actively in departmental meetings and collaborative activities.
Attend division meetings and other required gatherings.
Contribute to college service and curriculum enhancement, including developing online and hybrid courses.
Provide student advising and maintain regular office hours.
Foster a collegial and professional team environment.
Contribute to the development of Career and Technical Education programming, including building pathways into college-level coursework.
Address the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and accessibility needs of community college students.