POOL - Adjunct Instructor, English

Adjunct Instructor, English

Category:
Academic/Adjunct

Department:
Liberal & Professional Studies (LAPS)

Locations:
Springfield, MA

Posted:
Jul 18, 2025

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type: PT No Benefits

Position

Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree.

With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution.

Respect is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Important Note:

Resume reviews and interviews for this candidate pool will occur on a quarterly basis. Successful candidates will be placed into the active candidate pool and may be notified when there is an adjunct instructor opening for immediate hire.

Adjunct Instructor positions are part-time, semester-to-semester, non-benefited MCCC/MTA/DCE unit positions. This posting is for a candidate pool for anticipated vacancies for the  school year.

General Statement of Duties:

• Teaches a standard range of courses expected in the first two years of a degree program in the field.

Examples of Duties (including but not limited to):

• Conducts classes.
• Prepares for instruction.
• Assesses student performance.
• Provides student assistance by appointment.
• Engages in professional development and required trainings.
• Attends a limited number of faculty meetings.

Requirements:

• Master's degree within the field or 18 credits of graduate level work specific to the field.
• College teaching experience, high school teaching experience, or adult education experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful community college teaching experience.
• Commitment to fostering inclusiveness, equity and diversity within the academic setting.
• Teaching experience with Early College students or at the High School level.
• Commitment to the mission of the community college.
• Experience building and facilitating asynchronous or hybrid courses using a standard learning management system.

Additional Information:

Salary: DCE Adjunct Contract Rates

Benefits:
No

Union: MCCC

Grant Funded:
No

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Information Awareness Security Training:
Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.

Application Instructions:
All available positions are located c.edu/about-stcc/employment which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references. Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

Pre-Employment Details: STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

Policy Statement on Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity & Diversity:
Springfield Technical 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 statutes and college policies.

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