Adjunct Faculty - Drawing - Visual Art Department

About Holyoke Community College

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi‑million‑dollar, 135‑acre campus, equipped with state‑of‑the‑art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success.

These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration. Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

Holyoke Community College invites applications to teach an in‑person section of ART 121, Basic Drawing, for the Spring 2026 semester. This course provides an introduction to primary drawing techniques, focusing on black and white and limited monochromatic color media, using a variety of media including pencil, crayon, charcoal, wash and ink. Emphasis is on sound observation, skillful employment of materials, and effective presentation of completed work.

Course

Schedule:

On‑Campus – Mondays and Fridays, 11:00 am – 1:25 pm.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a quality learning experience for HCC students on a semester basis.
• Report to a dean and perform instruction‑related duties in a timely manner, in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college.
• Distribute and review the course syllabus during the first class meeting and forward the dean no later than the end of the first week of classes.
• Utilize active learning methods and a variety of instructional strategies, such as cooperative learning, experiential learning, writing for learning, and critical‑thinking initiatives.
• Remain abreast of ongoing developments and practices in the professional content area.
• Arrange for the acquisition and preparation of appropriate materials and equipment, in collaboration with the area dean.
• Record and report student data accurately, including assessment of student performance and final grade reports.
• Support students' learning goals, focusing on outcomes, recognizing individual differences, maintaining academic integrity, and making services available.
• Attend all scheduled classes and follow appropriate procedures if a class cannot be attended.

• Master’s Degree in a related field.
• Experience with basic tools, materials, and processes related to teaching drawing.
• Commitment to and demonstrated ability to work effectively in the classroom and with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Equivalency Statement:
We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.

• Active professional practice.

DCE Salary – $1,397.00 Per Credit; no benefits.

Spring 2026.

Applicants required to submit the following documents online:

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Interest (Cover Letter)
• Samples of professional and/or student work
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552‑2554.

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal…