Adjunct Faculty - Visual Art Dept.

Holyoke Community College invites applications to teach studio art foundations courses in the Visual Art Department for the Spring 2025 semester.  Our primary staffing need is in Three-Dimensional Design, but available courses may also include Drawing and Two-Dimensional Design.  All studio art classes are taught fully on campus. 

Under the direction of the Academic Department Chair and/or Department Dean, adjunct faculty provide a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty report to a dean and perform instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

• The adjunct faculty member will distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting. The adjunct faculty shall forward the dean no later than the end of the first (1st) week of classes in each session a course syllabus.
• The adjunct faculty member will utilize active learning methods and use a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course. Such activities can include, but are not limited to:  a.) Cooperative learning.  b.) Experiential learning, c.) Writing for learning and/or Critical thinking initiatives.
• The adjunct faculty member will remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).
• The adjunct faculty member will arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment in a timely manner necessary to meet course objectives in collaboration with the area dean.
• The adjunct faculty member will be prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.
• The adjunct faculty members will be supportive of students' learning goals by: a.) Focusing on student learning outcomes b.) Taking into account the needs and abilities of the students c.) Becoming familiar with academic and social support.
• Making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences.
• Maintaining the academic integrity of the college.
• Making himself/herself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.
• The faculty member is aware of and recommends campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.
• Adjunct Faculty are expected to attend all schedule classes. If it is necessary for the adjunct faculty member to miss a class, he/she will follow appropriate procedures by notifying the supervisor or the supervisor's designee and is responsible by providing an alternate assignment.

REQUIRED: 

• Master’s Degree in related field;
• Knowledge of basic 2D design principles, concepts, and practices;
• Experience with basic tools, materials, and processes relative to 2D design, drawing, and painting;
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

• Active professional practice.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

MCCC Unit - Adjunct Position

Compensation:  DCE Continuing Education Scale Salary; no benefits
Start Date -Spring, 2025

Applicants interested in applying MUST submit the following documents via online:

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Interest (Cover Letter)
• Samples of professional and/or student work
• Names, addresses, & telephone numbers of three professional references

- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.  - Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.