Engineering Faculty

Northern Essex Community College•Haverhill, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northern Essex Community College is seeking a dynamic and engaging full-time, tenure-track Engineering Faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank for its Department of Engineering and Physics in the Division of STEM. The position is based at the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses and involves 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will teach engineering and physics courses at different levels and in multiple modalities, serve students across the college’s campuses and Early College partner high schools as needed, and contribute to departmental, divisional, and college activities. The faculty member will advise students, hold regular office hours, support curriculum enhancement and the development of online and hybrid courses, and help develop Career and Technical Education programming and pathways into college-level coursework. The role calls for an understanding of and commitment to meeting community college students’ diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and accessibility needs. The anticipated starting salary is $60,483–$68,484 per academic year for an Assistant Professor with a master’s degree. Actual salary is determined under the MCCC/MTA salary schedule based on education and experience. The position includes a fringe benefit package. The anticipated start date is January 11, 2027. Employment requires U.S. work authorization and successful completion and review of a background check, including CORI and SORI. Official transcripts are required at hire.

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.
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 ability.
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 pathways into college-level coursework.
Support students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and accessibility needs.