With an enduring commitment to the regional community it serves and a focus on student success, Northampton Community College has developed a reputation as an institution of extraordinary distinction, earning accolades at the state and national levels for innovative programs, outstanding faculty and impressive student achievements.

It counts among its successful alumni a four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and an Academy Award winning director as well as a host of CEOs, presidents, and leaders of business and industry. Today, Northampton Community College has locations in Bethlehem, Southside Bethlehem, and Monroe County, serving nearly 20,000 students each year from 53 counties, 48 countries and 25 states.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Recognizing that students are the primary reason that Northampton Community College exists, we seek to provide excellent, accessible and comprehensive learning experiences in partnership with the dynamic, diverse communities we serve.

Mission
Recognizing that students are the primary reason that Northampton Community College exists, we seek to provide excellent, accessible and comprehensive learning experiences in partnership with the dynamic, diverse communities we serve.

Northampton's Statement of Values

• Excellence: Quality in the educational and training experiences that we provide, which is based on our dedication to teaching and learning
• Innovation: Creative problem solving, responsiveness, entrepreneurship and our ability to adapt quickly to a changing world
• Sustainability: Commitment to the long term health of the institution, the community, the economy and the environment
• Accountability: Institutional and individual responsibility for our actions, growth and development
• Integrity: Academic and personal honesty, fairness, ethical conduct and respect for others in our learning and working environments
• Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: An environment that fosters and values every person's contributions, celebrating the ways in which cultures, identities, and backgrounds enrich the college community and enhance our academic excellence.
• Engagement: Involvement in and collaboration with the college, local and global communities

Vision
As one of the leading community colleges in the nation, we will:
 

• Promote the highest level of student success in achieving academic, personal and professional goals
• Provide state-of-the-art education and training in every community we serve
• Be the college of choice for innovative programming
• Encourage every member of our community to have a lifelong connection to the college
• Respect and affirm the dignity of all people

Statement on Diversity

At NCC, we expect, and support, equity and inclusion in our educational programs, policies, campus life, employment, extracurricular activities and community involvement.
NCC is a college fiercely committed to addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a "college of the community", we are uniquely positioned to do this work. It’s not something we do on the side; it is core to our mission and values. Simply put, it is an educational imperative. We are a college that aspires to provide an environment where all our students, faculty, and staff can be honored and celebrated for being authentically themselves with all the rich diversity that brings. Yet, we know we still have work to do. With that in mind, our Board of Trustees unanimously passed the following statement of action that I wanted to share with you.

Find a Fulfilling Career at Northampton

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life. We invite you to consider applying for one of our currently available positions.

Northampton Community College's campuses are situated in the beautiful and historic Lehigh Valley and Pocono Mountain regions, about 90 miles from New York City and 60 miles from Philadelphia. You'll also find good schools, strong neighborhoods and a wide range of dining options, from barbecue spots to white tablecloth restaurants. Whatever pace of life you choose - whether it's catching Olympic cyclists at the velodrome or curling up with a good read at the world's oldest bookstore - the region has a tremendous amount to offer.