Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing 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 provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as 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.

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Job Description:

Title: Adjunct Instructor - Philosophy, Ethics, & Humanities

Unit: DCE Adjunct Faculty

Department: Philosophy, Ethics, and General Humanities

Reports to: Dean of Liberal Arts

Date: March 7, 2025

General Summary: The faculty member will be trained in a particular tradition of philosophical thought (analytic, continental, or other); they will have experience thinking trans-disciplinarily, and in ways that ground the history of ideas in our current historical moment; they will be a flexible, culturally aware, equitably responsible individual who is committed to diverse and inclusive pedagogical practices in the classroom, and they will exhibit a commitment to continuous professional improvement. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching Ethics, Philosophy, and other lower-division Humanities courses on our campuses in Bedford and Lowell, as well as online.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach one or more sections in ethics, philosophy, and humanities
• Develop and use student-centered pedagogies that promote success for all students and lead to equitable course outcomes
• Develop and use meaningful assessment strategies
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in Philosophy, Ethics, Humanities, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in a variety of areas in Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities
• Experience with a variety of instructional methods
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially with faculty from different disciplines
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the role of the community college in the larger communities they serve.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative instructional approaches such as the effective use of technology including online courses, civic/service-learning, and career integrated learning
• Demonstrated ability to provide a variety of assessment strategies
• Bilingual skills a plus

Additional Information:

Salary Range: The salary assigned will be determined by the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement per credit salary chart.

Location: Lowell or Bedford campus as needed.

Expected Start Date: Fall 2025.

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled or, end of semester/academic year.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

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 we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.