Adjunct Faculty for Interior Design

MassBay Community College; Wellesley (MA); On-site; USD 15,590 - 17,688; Part time

Job summary

MassBay Community College seeks qualified part-time instructors for the role of Adjunct Faculty for Interior Design in Wellesley, MA. Candidates are expected to teach various courses including Introduction to Interior Design, CAD/AutoCAD, and History of Home Furnishings. Essential qualifications include a Master’s degree and teaching experience. The position offers a salary range of $1,397.00 – $1,585.00 per credit and is aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion within the academic environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Previous teaching or training experience is required.
• Willingness to engage in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi and develop curricula.
• Teach assigned courses effectively.
• Assess student understanding regularly.

Skills

Teaching/training experience

Sensitivity to workforce diversity

Commitment to academic standards

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Job description

MassBay Community College

Adjunct Faculty for Interior Design

MassBay Community College seeks qualified part‑time instructors for the current and future semesters to teach courses 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 with CAD/AutoCAD, Color Theory and Techniques, and Commercial and Residential Presentation Techniques. Potential courses may also include Business, Marketing, and Management.

Location: Wellesley Hills, MA, United States

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 and strongly encourages members of underrepresented communities to apply.

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 in general, 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.

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.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with underserved students.
• Demonstrated 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 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 Range: $1,397.00 – $1,585.00 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.

Massachusetts Bay 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 (Lisa MacDonald, [e-mail], (781) 239‑3147), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.