Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry

Job Description:

POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Chemistry: Natural Science Department; Division of STEM; Lawrence Campus (78 Amesbury Street); MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position.

SUMMARY: For Fall 2026, we are seeking an adjunct instructor for General Chemistry I (CHM 121). This course will be delivered in-person on the Lawrence campus. The lecture portion of the course meets from 8:00am to 9:15am on Tuesday / Thursday, with lab from 9:30am - 12:00pm on Tuesday.

We are also accepting applications for our pool of Adjunct Faculty to teach various Chemistry courses on an as needed basis for the Fall 2026 semester and beyond. Successful applicants would teach courses in General Chemistry (I or II). Seeking instructors for primarily day and evening face-to-face classes, which could include Early College classes. Future possibility of online or hybrid instruction exists and would require successful completion of mandatory training. Adjunct faculty will engage in a critical role in the teaching and learning process, contributing to student success.

A list of potential courses can be found online in the Course Catalog. Course descriptions for Chemistry courses are available on the NECC website.

Please note: Positions will be available pending sufficient enrollment.

REPORTS TO: Dean of STEM

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.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in related field
• Experience teaching in a related discipline at the college level
• Experience using technology in instruction and assessment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community College teaching experience
• Experience with online and hybrid teaching and experiential learning
• Experience with Brightspace Learning Management System
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Northern Essex Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).

Additional Information:

SALARY: $1,512.00/credit - $1,826.00/credit, per credit based on DCE step, per the DCE Contract, non-benefited.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As needed, based on departmental requirements and candidate availability.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
• Resume/CV
• Three (3) professional references
• Official transcript(s) will be required at the time of hire.

DEADLINE: Open until filled

THIS POOL IS VALID THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION THEREAFTER.

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery