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.
