Adjunct Faculty: Portfolio Development for Engineering and Technology Location: Lynn, MA Category: Adjunct Posted On: Thu Nov 20 2025 Job Description:
Adjunct Faculty: Professional Portfolio Development for Engineering and TechnologyCampus Location: Lynn Non-benefited positionSALARY: Minimum salary is $1,397 per credit hour. Actual salary is commensurate with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.
PRO100A - Professional Portfolio Development for Engineering and TechnologyCourse Description: This course provides students with an opportunity to develop professional skills essential for success in STEM fields, including preparation for internships, research experiences, and entry-level employment. Students will explore career planning; practice job search strategies; and strengthen interview techniques with an emphasis on technical and professional communication. The course highlights teamwork, problem-solving, and ethical responsibility in STEM workplaces and global contexts. Each student will build a professional resume, develop a STEM-focused online career portfolio, and create a LinkedIn or similar digital presence to support networking and career development.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: North Shore Community College's Department of Engineering and Industrial Technology is seeking a part-time instructor to teach a Professional Portfolio development and Career Readiness for STEM course. This course prepares students for internships, research opportunities, and entry-level positions in STEM industries by developing professional communication, career planning, interviewing and workplace readiness skills. The ideal candidate will bring both experience working with community college students and industry knowledge to help students prepare a professional portfolio and strategies and tools to find, apply and interview for employment opportunities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Teach and facilitate a Professional Portfolio Development for STEM course with a focus on engineering, technology, and related fields.
- Guide students in career exploration, resume and portfolio development, and job search strategies tailored to STEM industries.
- Provide instruction on professional communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and interview techniques relevant to STEM careers.
- Integrate industry perspectives and best practices to prepare students for internships, cooperative education, and employment.
- Support students in developing an online career portfolio and professional digital presence (e.g., LinkedIn).
- Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that reflects the values of North Shore Community College.
- Assess student learning outcomes and provide constructive feedback to promote student success.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience working with Community College Students to gain Career Readiness in STEM fields.
- Experience working with students remotely using Zoom or similar platform.
- Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Experience working with Blackboard
- Experience working with employers on behalf of students.
Additional Information:
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights:
TitleIX@northshore.eduProspective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking
here.
In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator:
Employee_Accom@northshore.eduCloses: To apply, visit http://nscc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194962
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