Job Description:
Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.
Under the direction of the Dean of Health Sciences, Education, Culinary Arts & Human Services (HECH), the candidate for the position of Full Time Faculty member in the Education Department will teach a variety of Education courses and provide support for Education programs and the Education Department through student advisement, participation in Education Department efforts, and current knowledge of trends and developments in the field. Course assignments will include some nights, weekends, remote instruction, and might include special department projects. The work of the Education Department at Holyoke Community College is grounded in the commitment to progress toward a more inclusive and equitable society as we collaborate with and learn from children, adolescents, schools, and community partners in diverse settings.
Teach a variety of Education courses.
Advise students.
Assist in the development of Education curriculum and programs.
Participate in Department programs and activities.
Assist in performance assessment for students in Education programs.
Participate in College programs, governance committees, and activities.
REQUIRED:
- Master's degree in Education;
- Massachusetts DESE teacher professional licensure;
- Five years as the lead classroom teacher in a public school setting at the elementary or secondary level (grades PK-12);
- Ability to teach nights, weekends, and online as a part of full time contract;
- Leadership in curriculum and instruction;
- Experience with special education;
- Familiarity with Massachusetts EEC and DESE regulations, policies, procedures, and current trends;
- Demonstrated excellent teaching skills including using interactive and varied pedagogical strategies;
- Effective communication skills;
- Commitment to teaching a student body diverse in abilities, age, ethnicity, race, and sexual orientation;
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
NOTE: A teaching demonstration will be a required part of the interview process.
PREFERRED:
- Community college teaching experience;
- Demonstrated leadership in the field and experience in assessment;
- Bilingual (Spanish/English);
- Advanced degree.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the required qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.
Full-time, tenure-track MCCC/MTA position
Salary: Minimum $54,820-$64,159 (subject to salary increase effective January 1, 2025). Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.
Funding: State
Start Date: August, 2025
Application Instructions-- Please submit the following documentation:
- Letter of interest/Cover Letter
- CV/Resume including three references with contact information (email and phone)
- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.
- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.
Holyoke 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 Affirmative 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.
