Adjunct Faculty - Drawing Job Holyoke area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Adjunct Faculty - Basic Drawing

Adjunct Instructor for ART 121:
Basic Drawing

Holyoke Community College invites adjunct applications to teach ART 121:
Basic Drawing in Fall 2026. The course description for ART 121:
Basic Drawing is as follows:

Introduction to primary drawing techniques, focusing on black and white and limited monochromatic color media, using a variety of media (pencil, crayon, charcoal, wash, ink, etc.). Emphasis is on sound observation, skillful employment of materials, increased exposure to the fine art of drawing, and effective presentation of completed work. Two, 2 1/2 hour studios per week.

Adjunct faculty provides a quality learning experience for Holyoke Community College students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean and performs 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.

Responsibilities include:

Distributing and reviewing the course syllabus via the course LMS (Canvas).

Utilizing active learning methods and a variety of instructional strategies designed to assist the learner in meeting the objectives of the course.

Remaining abreast of ongoing developments and practices in his/her professional content area(s).

Arranging 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.

Being prompt and accurate in the recording and reporting of student data including assessment of student performance; including final grade reports.

Being supportive of students' learning goals by focusing on student learning outcomes, taking into account the needs and abilities of the students, becoming familiar with academic and social support, making reasonable provisions to accommodate individual differences, maintaining the academic integrity of the college, and making oneself available to assist students in achieving their learning goals.

Being aware of and recommending campus services to students as needed. These include library services, the library home page on the College site, financial aid, counseling, supplemental instruction, etc.

Attending all scheduled 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Visual Art or related field;
Firm grounding in the subject matter of the course being offered;
Experience using an online learning management system to support classroom instruction (Canvas preferred);
Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff & student body.

Equivalency Statement:
We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

MCCC Unit - Adjunct Position:
Compensation: DCE Salary - $1.397.00 Per Credit; no benefits.

Schedule:

Monday + Wednesday 2:00pm-4:30pm.

Start Date:

Fall, 2026.

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

Resume/CV;
Letter of Interest (Cover Letter);
Names, addresses, & telephone numbers of three professional references.

Disability Accommodations:

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at .

Background Check:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies.

The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator,…