Full-Time Faculty, English Department

About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

Full-Time Faculty, English Department (2 openings)

MCCC/MTA Unit Position

Division of Liberal Studies

Campus Location: Variable (Lynn, Danvers, off-site)

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $57,013.00 - $62,000.00. Actual salary is determined by education and experience in accordance with the MCCC/MTA collective bargaining agreement, which is non-negotiable. Full-time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position is a full-time, tenure track faculty position in the English Department. The faculty member will participate in the teaching, effective delivery, and further development and enhancement of departmental offerings in addition to serving on college committees and advising students.

The successful candidate must have the ability to relate to a student population that is highly diverse in academic preparation, cultural, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as physical and learning abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Teach fifteen credits of English Composition each semester.
• Plan and implement instruction for a variety of student groups, learning styles, and abilities:
  • Composition 101 and Composition 102
    • 101: Emphasis on developing skills of writing, reading, analytical thinking, and research
    • 102: Emphasis is on analytical and researched writing based on a range of texts. Classic and contemporary authors will be studied.
  • Composition 101 w/ co-requisite Composition Seminar - FFL 015 (ALP)
    • 015: Emphasis on the ability to write a clear, unified and grammatically correct essay, while also breaking down, analyzing and extending material which is related to the Composition 101 course
  • Early College
• Travel to high school campuses to instruct Early College students.
• Maintain relationships and communication with Early College partners.
• Serve with other full-time faculty as a resource person in the English Department for part-time faculty and for the college at large.
• Assist in curriculum and program development, including program review.
• Attend required department and college meetings, and participate in general faculty functions related to the mission and vision of the College.
• Provide academic advising to students according to the MCCC workload agreement.
• Serve on college-wide and ad-hoc committees.
• Initiate and/or participate in special projects and grants.
• Utilize the College-designated LMS and other multimedia technology effectively to enhance classroom learning.
• Engage in professional development activities through participation in conferences, workshops,
• seminars, and professional associations to maintain excellence in discipline and in the classroom.
• Foster student success across the college's diverse student body and address equity gaps through innovative teaching and learning approaches as well as curriculum development.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Dean of Liberal Studies

Requirements:

• An earned Master's degree (M.A.) or higher in English or Rhetoric/Composition (no MFA or M.Ed)
• Experience teaching composition to a variety of student learners in a community college setting
• Evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diversity of community college students, including but not limited to academic preparation, socioeconomic level, age, religion, ethnicity and culture, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.
• Travel between NSCC campuses and to/from high school campuses
• Finalists may be required to provide an in-person teaching demonstration.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

PREFERENCES:

• Experience teaching high school students, outside of or within a college setting.

Additional Information:

North Shore 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 Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

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 Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up 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
• If you are applying for a faculty position, please include a list of courses taught (including semester taught, course title, and number of course credits)
• Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide the names, address, email and telephone number of at least three current professional references. [References won't be contacted without application notification]

First consideration will be given to those who apply by April 28, 2025.