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Job Description
Full Time Faculty -
Graphic & Interactive Design Category:
Faculty
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Department:
Liberal Arts, Social Sciences and Education
Locations:
Gardner, MA
Posted:
Mar 11, 2026
Type:
FT FAC
Position
ID:
197955
About Mount Wachusett Community College:
Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) is a highly regarded educational institution located in Gardner, Massachusetts and accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Established in 1963, MWCC serves the educational needs of the communities of North Central Massachusetts with innovative undergraduate education, early college programs, workforce development, personal enrichment, and community service. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, MWCC provides a supportive environment for individuals to pursue their educational goals, enhance professional skills, and seek personal growth. As a beacon of opportunity, Mount Wachusett Community College empowers individuals from all walks of life, fostering their development and transformation. We hope you will consider applying for one of our open positions, and discover all that Mount Wachusett Community College and the North Central Massachusetts region have to offer.
http:
//mwcc.edu/about-mwcc/ Mount Wachusett Community College embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values and makes it our mission to proactively focus on improving racial equity in our college community. We value equity-minded individuals with commitment to serve student learners from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants who share our commitment and who understand the benefits of culturally relevant practices needed in an educational environment.
Job Description:
General Statement of Duties:
Mount Wachusett Community College seeks a dynamic educator and design professional with comprehensive expertise in graphic design and a specialization in contemporary web and interactive design. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong proficiency across graphic design disciplines and expertise in current web design standards, user-centered design, accessibility, and emerging digital technologies.
PRIMARY TEACHING AREAS
The faculty member will teach courses in web design and development, including planning, wireframing, responsive design, and front-end coding; UI/UX design; social media design and digital campaign strategy; and motion graphics and interactive media. Additional teaching responsibilities include Design Theory, Digital Imaging, Typography, Digital Illustration, Publication Design, and Portfolio Preparation and Production.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
The ideal candidate will bring extensive professional experience in both graphic and web design, with proficiency in HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles alongside hands-on experience with UI/UX design and prototyping tools. They will demonstrate a strong command of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, as well as expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud and current web design platforms. Experience integrating motion graphics and interactive media into digital environments is expected, along with a broad understanding of branding systems across print, digital, and social media. Familiarity with emerging technologies and AI tools as they relate to contemporary design workflows is also desired.
Responsibilities:
Provides classroom instruction in GID and web/interactive design;
Serves on college committees as elected or appointed;
Attends regularly scheduled departmental, divisional, and college meetings;
Teaches courses as assigned by the Dean;
Participates in academic advisement for approximately 18 students;
Maintains office hours;
Participates in college service activities (i.e., college committees, meetings, activities, etc.);
Maintains disciplinary expertise;
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
BA, MA, MFA, or Ph.D. degree in Graphic Design or a closely related field;
Extensive professional experience in graphic design; A professional portfolio demonstrating web and interactive design work; Knowledge of education methods; Proficient in oral and written communication.
Desired Qualifications:
Two years of teaching experience at the college level. Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.
Additional Information:
Salary:
$57,289.00 - $93,048.00 Actual Salary will be determined in accordance with the classification system of
MCCC/MTA
commensurate with Education & Experience.
Employee Status:
Full Time Faculty
Benefits:
Yes Mount Wachusett Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes 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 Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer 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.
