Middlesex Community College
Intensive English Institute Instructor
Middlesex Community College, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
Middlesex Community College Job Posting: Intensive English Institute Instructor
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 offers 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 evidenced in our strategic plan.
Job Description Reports to:
Director, Intensive English Institute
Date:
December 10, 2025
General Summary:
The Intensive English Institute is an innovative department that provides alternative approaches through competency‑based learning in the area of English as a second language.
Duties and Responsibilities Direct Teaching
Provide instruction in person using the Intensive English Institute methodology (a competency‑based model with four‑level sections) on campus beginning the first day of the semester and through final assessments
Create a supportive learning environment utilizing current best practices and strategies for success
Provide students with timely feedback and guidance for further learning
Foster independent thinking, accuracy, and cooperative and collaborative learning
Integrate the use of technology
Remain dedicated to academic excellence and inclusivity, serving students of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning disabilities
Meet or exceed requirements established in course descriptions, utilize course outlines from discipline, department, and MCC‑established standards
Prepare course syllabi, schedule of assignments, and lesson plans as outlined by the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Commission on English Language Programs Accreditation (CEA) standards
Address and assess the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs), discipline‑specific and program‑specific outcomes for the courses, assess and document growth and learning
Utilize and update current course LMS or electronic delivery of materials as needed
Use principles of Universal Course Design (UCD)
Administrative Duties
Maintain and submit student records according to college and department policies and procedures including, but not limited to attendance, grade book and class rosters, drop for non‑attendance, mid‑semester notices, and final grades
Submit an electronic copy of syllabi to the department director each semester or in each instance of a material change, promptly complete timesheet, monitor college email communication, attend departmental meetings and in‑service training opportunities.
Requirements
Master's degree in English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, or TESOL with a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience or Master's degree in Education with an English language teaching certificate in TESL or TEFL.
Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. This includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Ability to inform and guide others by applying principles of professional counseling in addressing specific situations
Ability to work collegially with team members
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information
Ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria
Demonstrates a commitment to fostering a respectful, welcoming environment where individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives can thrive
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of MS Word, Blackboard Ultra LMS, and PC
College or high school‑level teaching experience is strongly preferred both in‑person and online
Bilingual skills a plus
Additional Information Salary Range:
$35.31 per hour with actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience in accordance with the provisions of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Location:
Lowell campus with occasional travel to the Bedford campus as needed
Hours:
25 per week, Monday‑Thursday, 9:00 – 2:00 with prep time included in the 25 hours
Expected Start Date:
January 2026
Application Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Application Instructions All applicants must apply online by submitting:
Resume
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Pre‑Employment Requirements:
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 .
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Job Description Reports to:
Director, Intensive English Institute
Date:
December 10, 2025
General Summary:
The Intensive English Institute is an innovative department that provides alternative approaches through competency‑based learning in the area of English as a second language.
Duties and Responsibilities Direct Teaching
Provide instruction in person using the Intensive English Institute methodology (a competency‑based model with four‑level sections) on campus beginning the first day of the semester and through final assessments
Create a supportive learning environment utilizing current best practices and strategies for success
Provide students with timely feedback and guidance for further learning
Foster independent thinking, accuracy, and cooperative and collaborative learning
Integrate the use of technology
Remain dedicated to academic excellence and inclusivity, serving students of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning disabilities
Meet or exceed requirements established in course descriptions, utilize course outlines from discipline, department, and MCC‑established standards
Prepare course syllabi, schedule of assignments, and lesson plans as outlined by the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement and the Commission on English Language Programs Accreditation (CEA) standards
Address and assess the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs), discipline‑specific and program‑specific outcomes for the courses, assess and document growth and learning
Utilize and update current course LMS or electronic delivery of materials as needed
Use principles of Universal Course Design (UCD)
Administrative Duties
Maintain and submit student records according to college and department policies and procedures including, but not limited to attendance, grade book and class rosters, drop for non‑attendance, mid‑semester notices, and final grades
Submit an electronic copy of syllabi to the department director each semester or in each instance of a material change, promptly complete timesheet, monitor college email communication, attend departmental meetings and in‑service training opportunities.
Requirements
Master's degree in English as a Second Language, Applied Linguistics, or TESOL with a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience or Master's degree in Education with an English language teaching certificate in TESL or TEFL.
Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. This includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Ability to inform and guide others by applying principles of professional counseling in addressing specific situations
Ability to work collegially with team members
Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information
Ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems
Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria
Demonstrates a commitment to fostering a respectful, welcoming environment where individuals from varied backgrounds and perspectives can thrive
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of MS Word, Blackboard Ultra LMS, and PC
College or high school‑level teaching experience is strongly preferred both in‑person and online
Bilingual skills a plus
Additional Information Salary Range:
$35.31 per hour with actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience in accordance with the provisions of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Location:
Lowell campus with occasional travel to the Bedford campus as needed
Hours:
25 per week, Monday‑Thursday, 9:00 – 2:00 with prep time included in the 25 hours
Expected Start Date:
January 2026
Application Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Application Instructions All applicants must apply online by submitting:
Resume
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references
Pre‑Employment Requirements:
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 .
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