PCE Teaching Assistantship Fall 2026 - Contractors

Massachusetts College of Art and Design; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) seeks a PCE Teaching Assistant for Fall 2026 at its Boston campus. The role supports faculty in Professional and Continuing Education and assists students with the processes taught in class.

Compensation is hourly: $18 for alumni teaching assistants and $15 for current students, with duties including classroom support, supply tracking, and ensuring shop safety and adherence to rules.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the processes being taught and MassArt's shop tools and facilities.
• The assistant must be able to move around the studio and the ability to lift 50 pounds; and have a desire and to be helpful to students and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Assist the faculty of the Professional and Continuing Education as needed during class.
• Assist enrolled students as they work on the processes being taught.
• Assist faculty in ensuring that students adhere to shop rules.
• Help faculty keep track of supplies.
• Other duties as they arise, related to the success of the course.

Job description

PCE Teaching Assistantship Fall 2026 - Contractors

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

MassArt strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

Working Hours: 4 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $18.00 for Alumni Teaching Assistants

$15.00 for Current Students

Assist the faculty of the Professional and Continuing Education as needed during class.

Assist enrolled students as they work on the processes being taught. Assist the faculty in ensuring that students adhere to shop rules.

Help faculty keep track of supplies.

Other duties as they arise, related to the success of the course.

Requirements:

Extensive knowledge of the process that are being taught and of MassArt's shop tools and facilities. The assistant must be able to move around the studio and the ability to lift 50 pounds; and have a desire and to be helpful to students and faculty.

Additional Information:

Please note MassArt:

• Does not support employment-based visa sponsorship or non-student exchange visitor visa sponsorship.
• Is not an E-Verify institution.

Selected candidates must be eligible to work in the US at the time of employment, complete all onboarding tasks including a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background review and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US by completing the Form 19, Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

You are required to show proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of the start of your employment. You will not be authorized to work in any capacity until all paperwork has been completed. For a list of all acceptable documents.

Comprehensive Benefits (does not apply to contractor/student positions):
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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MassArt provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information, pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class.

MassArt complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.