Adjunct Instructor Visual Art - Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Roxbury Community College seeks an Adjunct Instructor in Visual Art to teach online courses and develop course materials. You will support and encourage student effort, grade assignments, provide substantive feedback, and use the Canvas LMS to enhance learning and organization.

The appointment will involve online delivery with potential in-person elements, and requires collaboration with the department to align with program goals. Fall 2026 start, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 cycles apply.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a field relevant to the course(s) taught.
• Teaching experience at the college level.
• Familiarity with Canvas or other LMSs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction of assigned course(s).
• Create and revise daily lesson plans.
• Maintain accurate attendance and academic progress records.
• Correct and return quizzes, tests and lab assignments in a timely manner.
• Utilize instructional aids and Canvas to enhance learning.
• Follow a syllabus and institutional guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students before and after class or by appointment.
• Evaluate student progress and inform students promptly.

Skills

Instruction

Student engagement

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Visual Arts

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/explore/public-safety/index.html .

Job Description:

Job Title: Adjunct Instructor Visual Art

Unit: DCE

Department: Academic Affairs Date: August 2026

Reports to:Assistant Dean of Liberal Arts

RCC is looking for qualified instructors in Visual Art. Responsibilitiesto teach online courses andmay include developing quality course materials, supporting and encouraging student effort, grading student work and providing substantive feedback in a timely manner, using the Canvas learning management system to enhance learning and organization, and other related duties.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction of his/her assigned course(s)
• Responsible for creating a classroom environment which fosters students' academic growth and guides their professional development.
• Responsible for the creation and revision of daily lesson plans.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of student attendance and academic progress.
• Correct and return quizzes, tests and lab assignments in a timely manner to students.
• Utilize impactful instructional and audiovisual aids, and all available resources.
• Follow a syllabus for each course, following established institutional guidelines.
• Meet with and advise students before and after class or by appointment.
• Evaluate students to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in a field relevant to the course(s) taught.
• Teaching experience at the college level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with students from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
• Familiarity with Canvas or other LMSs.
• Teaching experience at a community college.
• Demonstrated ability to provide diverse teaching methods to different learning styles.
• Experience with online teaching and OER.

Additional Information:

Location: 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury Crossings, MA 02120

Expected Start Date: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

Compensation: Compensation will be determined based on the guidelines and procedures of the Division of Continuing Education (DCE) and collective bargaining agreement.

Appointment is subject to SORI (Sexual Offense Registry Information) background check, and a publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offense Registry Information) background check. Roxbury 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 Officer/Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at www.rcc.mass.edu/clery.