An English Language or Literature Professor leads courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Job Description:
World Languages, Adjunct Faculty Pool | Openings expected for Fall 2026 Adjunct positions are an "Open Pool" for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester. There may or may not be available openings at this time however, when an opening does occur, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants we have on file on an as needed basis. Adjunct Instructor positions are part-time, semester-to-semester, non-benefited
MCCC/MTA/DCE
unit positions.
SALARY RANGE
$1,512 to $1,826 per credit. Courses can run from one to four credits.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Teaches a range of French courses.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conducts classes Prepares for instruction Assesses student performance Provides student assistance by appointment Attends a limited number of faculty meetings
Requirements:
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Master of Arts or Master of Arts in Teaching in French or related field Demonstrated successful experience working with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, with a range of academic abilities Demonstrated commitment to the community college mission If you do not meet all listed qualifications but believe your experience, education, or training provides an equivalent foundation for success in the role, we strongly encourage you to include an equivalency statement in your application. Please upload this statement as part of your application materials.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
At least one year of successful experience teaching French courses at the college level Evidence of successful teaching experience in a community college Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in and outside of the classroom
BACKGROUND CHECK
: Finalist candidates who are otherwise qualified for the position will be required to complete a Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check as a condition of employment in accordance with GCC's CORI policy .
OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS
: Official academic transcripts relevant to the position will be required upon hire.
Additional Information:
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement :
Greenfield Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, GCC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer by contacting Human Resources by email at humanresources@gcc.mass.edu or by phone at 413-775-1314.
Annual Security Report Notice:
Greenfield Community College's Annual Security Report is available online at www.gcc.mass.edu/webdocs/safety/GCC-Annual-Security-Report.pdf The report contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years for certain locations associated with the College as well as other campus security and personal safety topics such as: crime prevention; campus safety authority; crime reporting polices; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications), programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; and other matters of importance related to security on campus.
Application Instructions:
To apply, click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. From there, you will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration: Resume Cover Letter When preparing your cover letter and resume, please refer to the minimum and preferred qualifications and, if applicable, include an equivalency statement. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.
PLEASE NOTE
: Greenfield Community College does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. •Greenfield Community College is proud to value diversity in our community of faculty, staff and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. •
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