Adjunct Instructor, Digital Media HV-ADJ-DigMediaF26

Hudson Valley Community College • City of Troy, NY

1d • $1,523 • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.
Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our Adjunct Faculty team beginning the Fall 2026 semester and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.
Hudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women.
In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.
Department: Business & Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Theatre Arts & Digital Media
Adjunct Instructor, Digital Media HV-ADJ-DigMediaF26
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s Degree in the respective or related discipline from an accredited college or university; prior college teaching experience, especially with diverse students; ability and willingness to teach many of the Digital Media courses, such as digital imaging, introduction to graphic design, web art and design, video art, and other related courses to student majors and non-majors alike, when and if necessary. Previous experience and/or willingness to engage in distance learning is also preferred. The availability to teach on-campus daytime classes is required.

Qualified candidates in digital media will have experience with the use of new media in a fine arts context. Candidates must have demonstrated teaching experience and advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Digital Imaging using Adobe Photoshop CC along with experience in Digital Photography, scanning, large format ink jet printing, and drawing tablets.
• Graphic Design using Illustrator and InDesign, drawing tablets, and ink jet printing.
• Web Art and Design using Dreamweaver CC, HTML 5, CSS, and jQuery. The preferred applicant in this area will also have experience in interactive narratives or web documentaries.
• Video Art using Adobe Premier.
• Portfolio Development.
• Evidence of ongoing creative, research, or professional activities in the field.
In addition to a cover letter and application, please provide the following (via flash drive, DVD, or URL): current curriculum vitae and 20 examples of work from the applicants, (The students’ work must have been produced in the applicant’s classes.), 20 examples of personal artwork, and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in the respective or related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Prior college teaching experience, especially with diverse students
• Ability and willingness to teach many of the Digital Media courses, such as digital imaging, introduction to graphic design, web art and design, video art, and other related courses to student majors and non-majors alike, when and if necessary.
• The availability to teach on-campus daytime classes is required.
• Experience with the use of new media in a fine arts context.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and advanced knowledge in one or more of the following areas: • Digital Imaging using Adobe Photoshop CC along with experience in Digital Photography, scanning, large format ink jet printing, and drawing tablets. • Graphic Design using Illustrator and InDesign, drawing tablets, and ink jet printing. • Web Art and Design using Dreamweaver CC, HTML 5, CSS, and jQuery. • Video Art using Adobe Premier. • Portfolio Development.
• Evidence of ongoing creative, research, or professional activities in the field.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience and/or willingness to engage in distance learning is also preferred.
• The preferred applicant in Web Art and Design area will also have experience in interactive narratives or web documentaries.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom and online instruction in Digital Media.
• Evaluate student performance.
• At the direction of the Department Chairperson, faculty shall perform duties as specified in the Faculty Contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time