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Category: Part-time Faculty
Department: Academic Affairs - Liberal Arts
Locations: Lowell, MA
Posted: Jul 10, 2025
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Part-time
Position ID: 190200

Job 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.

Courses Offered

• ART 103 - Drawing for Communication & Design
  This course explores traditional and digital drawing as a means of visual communication in advertising, branding, product design, and storyboarding. Students develop core drawing techniques including perspective, shading, rendering, and sketching, with emphasis on composition and color theory in design applications.
• ART 156 - Media & Motion Design
  This hands‑on course introduces students to the principles of motion design and time‑based media using Adobe Creative Cloud tools. Projects include animated logos, typography, and short character sequences for visual communication, film, and branding.
• ART 278 - Coding for Web Design
  This course provides foundational coding skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create professional, responsive, and accessible websites, integrating visual design, UX/UI principles, and coding best practices.

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).
• 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 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).
• 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.

Salary and Location

Adjunct faculty members are paid in accordance with the DCE salary step schedule:
Step 1 – $1,397 per credit
Step 2 – $1,487 per credit
Step 3 – $1,585 per credit
Step 4 – $1,688 per credit
Location: Lowell or Bedford campus as needed
Expected Start Date: Fall 2025

Application Information

All applicants must apply online by submitting:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled
Pre‑Employment Requirements: The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon a thorough background check.