Northampton Community College is hiring : - Adjunct - Literature for Children & Y

Overview Northampton Community College invites applications for an Adjunct - Literature for Children & Young Adults. This online teaching position is part of the Northampton Community College Library Technical Assistant Specialized Diploma, beginning with Spring 2026.

Responsibilities Teach the Literature for Children & Young Adults course online (3 credits per semester). The course provides historical coverage of literature for children and young adults, including evaluation and presentation of books in all genres. It also covers administration of youth services, specifically planning, collection development and programming. Assessment of students’ learning of both course and program outcomes is required.

Organizational Relationships Responsible to the Associate Dean, School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for performance. Will also work with the Program Director, Library Technical Assistant Specialized Diploma.

Qualifications MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution.

Three (3) years work experience in children and youth public library services.

Current knowledge of trends and practices in children and youth public library services and programming.

Preferred Qualifications Previous college teaching experience (preferably at the community college / undergraduate level).

Online teaching experience using Brightspace, and experience with application of multimedia technologies.

Special Instructions If hired, official transcripts will be required from all undergraduate and graduate universities attended, and three (3) state / federal background clearances before a contract is issued. Candidate will be required to complete NCC's online teaching training prior to teaching.

Application Deadline Deadline for receipt of applications : 10 / 20 / 25.

Required Documents Cover Letter

Resume

References

Notes This posting will close on 10 / 20 / 2025. No further applications will be accepted on or after this date.

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