Adjunct Instructor, English

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities. The college offers classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses and a robust online course offering.

MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Title: Adjunct Instructor, English

Unit: DCE Adjunct Faculty

Department: Liberal Arts, English

Reports to: Dean of Liberal Arts

Type: Part-time

Location: Lowell or Bedford campus as needed

Expected

Start Date:

Spring semester 2026

Final date to receive applications: This position will remain open until filled

Position : 194449

Posted: November 4, 2025

• Teach one or more sections of integrated reading and writing, co‑requisite or standalone Composition 1, or Composition 2
• Explore new pedagogies that accelerate and contextualize developmental instruction, such as the Reading, Writing and Reasoning accelerated learning model and the Accelerated Learning Program
• Develop and use student‑centered pedagogies
• Develop and use assessment strategies that maximize the developmental learning process and measure student learning outcomes
• Develop and apply instructional methods that engage students of varying learning styles and abilities
• Develop and apply technology in and out of the classroom
• Use Blackboard Learning Management System to post syllabi, assignments, and grades
• Participate in the end‑of‑the‑term grading session of a common final assessment

Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association for the Division of Continuing Education.

• Master's degree in English, or M.Ed. with a specialization in Reading or Language Arts
• Classroom teaching of English, reading, college composition or developmental English in high school or college
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, continuous professional improvement, developmental education, inclusive pedagogies, and use of technology to support student learning
• Willingness to work collegially with a diverse body of faculty and staff
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college in higher education

• 3 to 5 years of teaching experience in a community college
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Blackboard LMS, and PC

DCE adjunct faculty members are paid in accordance with the DCE salary step schedule:

• Step 1 – $1,397 per credit
• Step 2 – $1,487 per credit
• Step 3 – $1,585 per credit
• Step 4 – $1,688 per credit

All applicants must apply online by submitting the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references

The college will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check, which will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. Mail, email, fax, or hand delivery are not accepted. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If you need additional accessibility accommodations, contact Human Resources at  or careers.