Assistant Professor, Communications - Middlesex Community College - Military veterans preferred

Middlesex Community College


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Location: Lowell, MA Category: Full-time Faculty Posted On: Thu May 29 2025 Job Description:

Title: Assistant Professor, Communications

Unit: Full-Time MCCC Day Faculty

Department: Liberal Arts Division, Communication, Art, & Design Department

Reports to: Dean of Liberal Arts

Date: May 29, 2025

General Summary: The Communication, Art & Design Department at Middlesex Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Communication with a focus on Film and Television Production.

The successful candidate will be an industry-experienced professional with the ability to teach a wide range of courses in film and television production, including but not limited to:

• Film Production
• Television Studio and Field Production
• Editing and Post-Production
• Cinematography
• Lighting

The faculty member will engage a diverse student population through learner-centered teaching, collaborate on curriculum development that aligns with MCC's strategic directions, and actively contribute to departmental efforts in community partnerships, internships, and student success initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach a variety of communication courses related to film and television production.
• Apply industry-standard production techniques and software in classroom settings.
• Incorporate experiential learning opportunities such as internships, community media projects, and collaborations with industry partners.
• Develop instructional materials and innovative teaching methods aligned with course, program, and institutional learning outcomes.
• Utilize inclusive pedagogies to engage a diverse student body
• Participate in ongoing curriculum review, assessment, and development, including contributions to micro-credential programs.
• Advise students majoring in Communication and related CA&D programs.
• Participate in division and college committees and initiatives.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations and support MCC's commitment to sustainability, community engagement, and student success.
• Maintain professional development in both academic and industry-related areas.

• Master's degree in Communication, Film/Television Production, Media Studies, or a closely related field.
• Experience in teaching
• Extensive professional experience in the film and/or television industry.
• Ability to teach a wide range of film and television production courses.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Avid Media Composer).
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate collegially across disciplines.
• Experience or interest in equity-minded teaching practices and closing achievement gaps.
• Commitment to continuous professional improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Community college teaching experience.
• Experience in developing and implementing media-related micro-credentials.
• Familiarity with online and hybrid course development and delivery (Blackboard LMS proficiency a plus).
• Student advising experience, particularly in supporting diverse populations.
• Record of industry partnerships that enhance educational opportunities for students.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Please note, the faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary Range: $58,438 is the starting salary for Column B under the MCCC 2025 Salary Grids for an Assistant Professor with a Master's Degree; actual salary commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location: Lowell or Bedford campus with occasional travel to the other as needed

Expected Start Date: Fall Semester, 2025

Application Deadline: June 18, 2025

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