Assistant Professor, English - Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition Benefits for employees and/or/

Paid holidays

Employee parking

Job summary

Middlesex Community College in Bedford or Lowell seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of English to teach English Composition 1 and 2 to a diverse student body. This faculty member will collaborate with the Dean, Department Chair, and other faculty to plan, implement, and evaluate coursework relevant to the English department and participate in college service and student advisement.

This role emphasizes inclusive excellence, ongoing professional development, and the use of technology in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in English, writing, reading, rhetoric, composition, literature, or Master’s in Education/Teaching with a concentration in English.
• Successful classroom teaching experience in composition classes.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusive pedagogy, and technology-enabled learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach fifteen credits in English Composition and other English courses each semester.
• Explore new pedagogies in first-year college writing.
• Develop equity-informed student-centered teaching approaches.
• Develop assessment strategies to measure learning outcomes.
• Apply instructional methods for diverse learning styles and abilities.
• Integrate technology and use the Learning Management System.
• Support civic and community engagement.
• Participate in department, division, and college committees.
• Advise students.
• Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as per the MCCC/Massachusetts collective bargaining agreement.

Skills

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Education

Master's degree in English or Education with English concentration

Tools

Blackboard LMS

Job description

Middlesex Community College

Middlesex Community College (MCC) is one of the largest community colleges in the Commonwealth, employing people in full-time, part-time, faculty, professional, administrative, and support positions at campuses in both Lowell and Bedford, and online. We are focused on equity to transform lives and shape futures. MCC values equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence, innovation, and success for our employees and students. MCC is committed to a policy of affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal education, non-discrimination, and diversity to provide a learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all students and employees. MCC strives for a faculty and staff that reflect its richly diverse community of students. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities and others are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status. Middlesex 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 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.

The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affimative Action 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.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Safety & Security Report, in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: https://www.middlesex.mass.edu/disclosurestatements/campsecrpt.aspx

Position Title: Assistant Professor, English - Middlesex Community College

Location: Bedford, MA Category: Full-time Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Oct 22 2026

Job Description:

Title: Assistant Professor, English

Unit: Full-Time MCCC Day Faculty

Department: Liberal Arts

Reports to: Dean of Liberal Arts

Date: October 22, 2026

General Summary: Middlesex Community College is looking for a full-time English faculty member who is creative, knowledgeable, welcoming, and flexible and who will provide instruction to a diverse student body, teaching courses in the English Department, primarily English Composition 1 and English Composition 2. This faculty member will work with the Dean, Department Chair, and other faculty in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of coursework and curriculum relevant to the English department and participate in college service and student advisement. This faculty member should be committed to inclusive excellence and equity, as well as continuous professional improvement, supported by the college and fellow faculty members.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach fifteen credits in English Composition courses and/or other English courses as needed each semester;
• Explore new pedagogies in first-year college writing;
• Develop and use successful student-centered, equity-informed pedagogies;
• Develop and use assessment strategies that maximize the 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, including the use of laptops or tablets; and the use of the college's current Learning Management System;
• Support and foster a culture of civic and community engagement;
• Participate in department, division, and college committees and activities as needed;
• Advise students;
• 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

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in English, writing, reading, rhetoric, composition, literature, or Master's degree in Education/Teaching with a concentration in English.
• Successful classroom teaching experience in composition classes.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, continuous professional improvement, college-level education, inclusive pedagogies, and use of technology to support student learning.
• Willingness to work collegially with a diverse body of faculty and staff on departmental, divisional, and college-wide initiatives.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the role of the community college in higher education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college English course teaching experience.
• Experience with innovative first-year college writing pedagogies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop or apply innovative instructional approaches in the teaching of reading and writing, openness to interdisciplinary instruction, and a willingness to integrate technology into classroom lessons.
• Proficiency in a Learning Management System like Blackboard Learning Management System.
• Interest in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Additional Information:

Please note, the faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range: $60,483is the starting salary for Column B under the MCCC 2026 Salary Grid for an Assistant Professor Rank with a Master's Degree, actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location: Bedford or Lowell campus with occasional travel to the other as needed.

Expected Start Date: January 19, 2027

Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.