Assistant Professor - Media Arts - Tenure Track - Massasoit Community College

Massasoit Community College takes pride in its long-standing tradition of excellence and its historic mission to welcome all who seek to learn. The College offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across the arts, sciences, applied sciences, healthcare, and technology. In addition, Massasoit provides non-credit workforce development certificates, corporate training opportunities, adult basic education, and personal enrichment courses. Each year, the College welcomes a diverse body of new and returning students, including high school students seeking to earn college credit through dual enrollment partnerships.

More than half of Massasoit's students identify as students of color, and more than half are first generation to attend college. Approximately 700 students annually earn an associate degree or certificate, advancing their educational and career goals. Located in Brockton, Massachusetts - a vibrant and diverse city of approximately 105,000 residents
- Massasoit's main campus reflects and celebrates the community it serves. The College also operates a campus in Canton, a satellite location in Middleborough, and serves students from more than 45 cities and towns across southeastern Massachusetts.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will teach a range of Media Arts courses, which may include Television Studio Production, Field Production, Audio Production, Radio/Podcasting, Media Writing, Digital Storytelling, Editing/Post-Production, and related introductory and advanced coursework in media performance and media production. Teaching assignments may include in-person daytime courses as well as courses offered through Massasoit's Early College Program, including courses that run at partner high schools.

Faculty in this are active members in the Communicative Arts Department and strive to create a learner-centered environment focused on access, equity, hands-on practice, and career readiness. Courses in this area emphasize technical competence, creative problem-solving, professional communication, and ethical media practice. Media Arts faculty teach and mentor within an active production environment that includes the Digital Media Arts Center, Massasoit Radio, and a partnership with local and regional radio stations including 95.9 WATD, giving students direct broadcast experience alongside coursework.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach courses in Media Arts and related areas in alignment with department needs and faculty expertise.
• Create and sustain an inclusive, collaborative, and practice-based learning environment in studio, lab, and classroom settings.
• Plan, deliver, and assess active and applied learning experiences tied to industry-relevant skills.
• Provide consistent, timely, and constructive feedback to students on performance, production work, and written assignments.
• Evaluate student achievement and assign grades in accordance with departmental and college standards.
• Maintain accurate student records, including attendance, assessment data, and grades.
• Hold and post required office hours.
• Advise and mentor Media Arts students on academic progress, transfer options, and career pathways in fields such as television, audio, podcasting, and digital media production.
• Contribute to curriculum review, development, and assessment within Media Arts programs.
• Support the professional and safe use of departmental production equipment and industry-standard software, including non-linear editing platforms, audio recording and mixing tools, and broadcast studio systems.
• Participate in department, division, and college meetings and initiatives.
• Support Early College and dual-enrollment offerings as assigned.
• Monitor and respond to email communications from students and the college in a timely manner.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to media production, storytelling, accessibility, and pedagogy.

Additional Duties:

• Participate in college-wide committees, outreach events, and recruitment efforts that strengthen the visibility and enrollment of Media Arts programs.
• Collaborate with Theatre, Communication, and related areas on interdisciplinary projects, live production, and co-curricular events.
• Support student media initiatives such as studio broadcasts, podcast projects, and live or recorded campus coverage.
• Potential to contribute to the growth of Massasoit's Radio and Podcasting certificate program, with a path toward program…