About Middlesex Community College
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 provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our 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.
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
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: $60,483 is 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
Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply online by submitting:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 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.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 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu.