Adjunct Faculty for Interior Design

Department: Generic Division

Location: Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College values diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply to join our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

MassBay Community College seeksqualified part time instructors for the current and future semesters to teachcourses in and related to Interior Design, including, but not limited to,Introduction to Interior Design, Architectural Drawing for Interior Design,Materials in Design, History of Home Furnishings, Interior Design withCAD/AutoCAD, Color Theory and Techniques, and Commercial and ResidentialPresentation Techniques. Fields of potential courses may also include Business,Marketing, and Management.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and promotingsuccess among a diverse student population. The candidate is expected tocommit to excellence in teaching and learning, collaboration and professionaldevelopment. Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver course materials in alearner-centered environment conducive to engaging students in the learningprocess. The faculty member will communicate consistently and effectively withstudents, other faculty and administrators, and respond to communicationswithin a 24-hour period. They will be responsible for managing this coursethrough timely grading of assignments, providing substantial student feedbackwith assignments, submission of clinical evaluations, attendance and grades.

Our adjunct instructors hold a master’s degree in a related discipline and haveobtained appropriate certification and/or licensure where applicable.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work in collaboration with faculty and others to prepare syllabi and develop curricula in alignment with the vision and needs of the College and its initiatives;
  
  
• Meet students regularly at the posted class times and teach assigned courses using effective instructional strategies that promote student learning and preparation;
  
  
• Use appropriate assessment methods consistently and regularly to measure student understanding in line with accreditation and College standards;
  
  
• Engage in professional development activities to learn current practices concerning education generally, and early college initiatives;
  
  
• Utilize appropriate learning management systems for the College as needed;
  
  
• Maintain excellent communication with students, department, and division staff throughout the semester;
  
  
• Submit syllabi, midterm and final grade reports, attendance records, and other reports pertaining to assigned courses by required due dates;
  
  
• Carry out other related duties as assigned by the College, high school, and/or early college liaisons consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement and college policies, practices, and procedures;
  
  
• Use technology effectively to communicate with students and colleagues and to enhance classroom learning as appropriate;
  
  
• Engage in professional development activities to maintain excellence in the discipline and the classroom;
  
  
• Willingness to participate in department and divisional assessment activities, including making artifacts available for annual assessment of learning activities.

Commitment to Equity:

• Support MassBay’s commitment to the Equity Agenda; collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College’s strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
  
  
• Support MassBay’s commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
  
  
• Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity and inclusion.
  

This list is not to be consideredall-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet theneeds and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay areexpected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that valuesand celebrates diversity.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Master’s degree in a related field;
  
  
• Teaching/training experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action and workforce diversity;
  
  
• Experience working in a diverse environment;
  
  
• Demonstrates commitment to working with underserved students;
  
  
• Demonstrates commitment to academic standards, student learning, and student support;
  
  
• Experience with advising and/or personal and academic coaching, teaching, advocacy, financial aid, personal and career development, case management/outreach, and mentoring;
  
  
• Proven track record in innovative, non-traditional modes of instruction and instructional delivery;
  
  
• Strong evidence of passionate commitment to striving for excellence in working with students, faculty, and staff and in responding to opportunities that extend the Mission of the College;
  
  
• Portray knowledge of higher education recruitment, orientation, access, transition, and success.
  
  

Equivalency Statement:

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged toput in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared themwith the equivalent combination of education, training and experience requiredfor the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $1,343.00 - 1,524.00 DCE Per Credit

Position Type: DCE-Adjunct

Application Deadline: August 8th, 2025, or thereafter until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

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Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College isan affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability,religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or relatedconditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexualorientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of theEducational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The Collegeprohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerningdiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College’sAffirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator (Lisa MacDonald, lmacdonald@massbay.edu (781) 239-3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the EqualEmployment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department ofEducation’s Office for Civil Rights.