Early Childhood Education Faculty

The college has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.


Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Faculty Position: Early Childhood Education: Department of Early Childhood Education, Division of Business and Professional Studies; Tenure Track; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours/week; MCCC/MTA Unit Faculty Position

SUMMARY: The Early Childhood Education program is seeking a faculty member to teach a variety of courses for the Early Childhood Education associate degree and certificate programs. This position reports to the Dean of Business and Professional Studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Teach a variety of courses across all levels of Early Childhood Education.
• Develop and teach face to face, online, hybrid, and accelerated courses.
• Teach within and support the growing competency-based education course offerings within ECE.
• Teach Early Childhood Education courses within the Early College program.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment at the course and program level.
• Actively participate in college service, including assessment, community engagement, event programming, coordinating equipment loans, and portfolio/internship/career guidance.
• Engage with students, faculty, and advisors in the Center for Business and Professional Studies.
• Serve as an academic advisor to assigned students.
• Maintain office hours.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Business and Professional Studies.

Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW:

https://necc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=174193

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Experience teaching Early Childhood Education courses at the college level.
• Experience teaching online or hybrid courses at the college level.
• Experience using technology in instruction and assessment.
• Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity in educational settings.
• Relevant professional experience in the field of Early Childhood Education
• Meets MA Department of Early Education and Care qualifications for Lead Teacher or higher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Community college teaching experience
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience with grants
• Experience with alternative assessment of credit or course deliveries
• Ability to teach in other areas of Professional Studies as needed, such as but not limited to Educational Studies or Human Services.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.


Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $51,678 to $57,078 per academic year with complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 2024


Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to setup 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 experience
• Resume/CV
• List of courses taught (including semester taught, course title, and number of course credits)

Review of applications will begin August 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

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