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

Middlesex Community College•Lowell, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities. The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan. 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: This course explores the use of both traditional and digital drawing as a means of visual communication in areas such as advertising, branding, product design, and storyboarding. Students develop core drawing techniques including perspective, shading, rendering, and sketching. The course also emphasizes the role of 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. Students learn concept development, storytelling, and design problem-solving through projects such as animated logos, typography, and short character sequences, with applications in visual communication, film, and branding. ART 278 - Coding for Web Design: This course provides students with foundational coding skills?HTML, CSS, and JavaScript?to create professional, responsive, and accessible websites. Emphasizing real-world web development practices, students build interactive digital products that integrate visual design, UX/UI principles, and coding best practices.

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

Nice To Haves

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

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)