Visual Art/Graphics Faculty Member

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

The Visual Art Department at Holyoke Community College seeks a full-time tenure-track Faculty Member to bring vision and innovation to our Graphics Option and to help advance the college’s efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all HCC students. Candidates should bring a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in their teaching practice. This position provides instruction in a wide range of graphics content, including graphic design practices and principles, typography, branding, web/interactive design, and motion graphics. Candidates should have expertise in current graphic design software and be able to teach courses demonstrating this software for students. Faculty members also participate in department initiatives to better prepare art students for transfer and careers and have an interest in actively engaging with the communities HCC serves. Candidates for this position should demonstrate a record of excellence in college-level teaching as well as interest in working collaboratively with colleagues, transfer institutions, and community organizations. The successful candidate will be expected to build and reinforce relationships with relevant local businesses as well as transfer institutions, in order to support students’ pursuit of transfer and career opportunities. This is a fully on-campus position.

1. Teach foundation and advanced courses in all areas of Graphic Design, as well as foundation courses in two-dimensional design as needed. 2. Remain knowledgeable about developments and trends in the field, and proficient in current Graphic Design software and practices. 3.Coordinate and advance the Graphics Program by designing new and updating existing courses to maintain an evolving, contemporary, and forward-looking curriculum. 4. Contribute to department efforts to recruit and retain students. 5.Supervise student work to support design and production of promotional materials for selected fine and performing arts events. 6. Supervise student work on the college’s biannual art and literary journal, Pulp City. 7.Work with IT staff to manage and maintain the computer lab and equipment in the main Graphics classroom. 8.Provide academic advising for Graphics and Visual Art majors. 9.Meet with and assist students during office hours. 10.Participate in shared governance committees, as well as other committees, task forces, and sub-committees. 11. Provide college service as required by the MCCC contract.

REQUIRED:

MFA in Graphic Design or related field completed by August 15, 2024;

Minimum two (2) years of teaching Graphic Design at the college level as instructor of record;

Evidence of ongoing professional creative practice;

Theoretical and technical expertise in graphic design practices and principles, typography, branding, web/interactive design, motion graphics, evolving computer programs, and digital design tools;

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and Adobe XD;

Knowledge of contemporary and traditional methods in the field, both digital and analog;

Experience working successfully with a diverse student body;

Demonstrated excellent teaching skills, including varied pedagogical strategies;

Experience with culturally responsive pedagogies;

Active engagement with current issues in art and art instruction;

Excellent communication skills.

NOTE: A teaching demonstration will be a required part of the interview process.
PREFERRED:

A record of teaching excellence in graphic design at a community college or at the first year/sophomore college level;

Professional experience in the field of Graphic Design;

Proficiency in animation.

*To be considered for this position, all applicants must submit the following online:

Letter of interest (Cover Letter)

CV/Resume including three references with contact information (email and phone)

Artist/Professional Practice Statement

Teaching philosophy with a Statement of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

15 Images of student work with descriptions (5 megabyte limit per upload)

15 Images of the candidate’s own work with descriptions

Sample syllabus

Full-time, tenure-track MCCC/MTA position
Salary: Minimum $51,678-$61,993 Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.
Funding: State
Start Date: August, 2024
- 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.

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, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.