Adjunct Instructors - Communications, Art, & Design (Multiple Vacancies)

Job Description

Title: Adjunct Instructors, Communication, Art, & Design (Multiple Vacancies)

Unit: DCE adjunct faculty

Department: Liberal Arts Division, Communication, Art and Design Department

Reports to: Dean of Liberal Arts

Date: July 10, 2025

General Summary: This is an Open Pool posting for Adjunct Instructors in the Communication, Art, and Design (CA&D) Department at Middlesex Community College. While there may not be immediate openings, qualified applicants will be considered for future course sections as needed. The CA&D Department supports an interdisciplinary and equity-minded curriculum that prepares students for careers in media, design, and communication fields.

In addition to the general pool, we are currently seeking instructors for the following courses:

• ART 103 - Drawing for Communication & Design
• ART 156 - Media & Motion Design
• ART 278 - Coding for Web Design

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach one or more courses based on department needs;
• Deliver student-centered, inclusive instruction that meets course outcomes and supports diverse learners;
• Use appropriate industry tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, drawing tablets, etc.);
• Engage students in hands-on learning, concept development, and project-based assessment;
• Post syllabi, assignments, and grades via the Blackboard Learning Management System;
• Fulfill terms of the faculty contract as set out in the Agreement between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts Community College Council/Massachusetts Teachers Association for the Division of Continuing Education (DCE)

Requirements:

• Master's degree in a related discipline (e.g., Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Animation, Web Design, Communication, or a relevant field) or equivalent professional experience;
• Demonstrated expertise in the course subject area;
• Proficiency with tools and platforms specific to each course (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Procreate, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, etc.);
• Experience teaching or training in academic or professional settings;
• Commitment to inclusive teaching, equity-minded pedagogy, and student success;
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the community college level;
• Familiarity with Blackboard or other Learning Management Systems;
• Industry certifications or substantial work experience in related creative or technical fields;
• Experience integrating portfolio development, sustainability, or interdisciplinary collaboration into instruction.