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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 values diversity, equity, and inclusion as core principles and is committed to improving racial equity in the college community.

We invite you to consider applying for one of our open positions and discover what MWCC and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer. MWCC embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applicants who share this commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices in an educational environment.

Potential Adjunct Faculty

Application submission to the part-time adjunct faculty pool is open to qualified and competent 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, utilizing their focused expertise in classrooms, laboratories, and online platforms. Adjunct faculty postings are for potential part-time, non-benefited positions during the  and  academic years.

Applications for adjunct positions will be held in applicant pools by discipline and, when a position opens in any discipline, candidates will be consulted. Applicants will not be notified of status unless contacted to interview, which may occur soon after applying or as much as a year later. Adjunct 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 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 put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the 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 does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as-needed basis.

Candidates for employment should be aware that although the COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement Policy is no longer in effect, all MWCC community members are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with vaccination against COVID-19.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

This position is open until Filled

Candidates may be subject to employment screening to include both a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) request and a Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI). MWCC requires sealed transcripts sent from the applicant's educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.