Interdisciplinary-Adjunct Faculty; Pool

Overview

Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. MWCC emphasizes academic excellence and provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth.

MWCC embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and is committed to improving racial equity in the college community. The college encourages applicants who share this commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices in an educational environment.

Job posting type:
Interdisciplinary-Adjunct Faculty (Pool). Location options include Gardner and Leominster, MA. Classification:
Adjunct. Position . This is a part-time adjunct pool position for the  and  academic years.

Potential Adjunct Faculty:
Applications to the part-time adjunct faculty pool are open to qualified experts who possess skills, education, and experience in academic and/or professional areas. All part-time faculty are responsible for providing students with a high-quality learning environment using their focused expertise in in-person classrooms, laboratories, and online platforms. Applications for adjunct positions will be held in applicant pools by discipline, and when a position opens up in any given discipline, candidates will be considered.

Applicants may not be notified of status unless contacted to interview, which might occur soon after applying or as much as a year later. Applicants are encouraged to indicate availability by completing the Adjunct Faculty Questionnaire.

• Instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes; instructional preparation
• Assessment of student performance, including submission of final grades in a timely fashion
• Be available to students by appointment when mutually convenient
• Not more than one faculty meeting per session
• Other duties as required

• Masters degree with a major in the course content area
• Evidence of competence in the area of instruction
• Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities

• 3-5 years teaching experience in a community college

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to describe in writing precisely how their background and experience provide an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 statutes and college policies.

The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College s Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education s Office for Civil Rights.

This particular job posting is an "Open Pool" position. There may or may not be available openings at this time; however, when an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on file as needed.

Candidates should be aware that although the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all MWCC students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to be up to date with vaccination. For more information related to the policy status, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The following documents are required:
Resume

This position is open until filled

Candidates may be subject to employment screening, including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI).

MWCC requires sealed transcripts sent from the issuing institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.