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Animation and Digital Arts - Visual Art Faculty Member

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.

Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: 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.

The Visual Art Department at Holyoke Community College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty member specializing in Animation and Digital Arts. This position will provide leadership, curricular vision, and pedagogical innovation within the Visual Arts Program. Holyoke Community College is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to the college supporting the success of a diverse student population. The faculty member will teach a range of courses in animation, digital arts, graphic design, and foundational studio courses as needed. The position requires active engagement in curriculum development, program assessment, and ongoing efforts to strengthen transfer pathways and career readiness in the fields of animation and digital media. This is a fully on-campus position and requires participation in departmental service, institutional governance, and student mentorship consistent with tenure-track faculty expectations.

Under the direction of the Dean of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, primary responsibilities include the following:

Deliver instruction in introductory and advanced courses in animation and digital arts, along with foundational coursework in two-dimensional design and graphic design as program needs require.
Staying informed about emerging technologies, software platforms, aesthetic trends, and industry standards in animation, motion graphics, and digital media production.
Lead curriculum development initiatives by creating new courses and revising existing offerings to ensure the Visual Arts Program remains contemporary, conceptually rigorous, and aligned with transfer and workforce pathways.
Collaborate with Information Technology staff to oversee the effective operation, maintenance, and updating of computer labs, digital equipment, and specialized software used in animation and digital arts instruction.
Provide comprehensive academic advising for students majoring in Visual Art and Graphic Design, including guidance on transfer preparation, portfolio development, and career pathways.
Hold regular office hours and provide individualized academic and technical support to foster student success and skill development.
Participate actively in shared governance through service on departmental, divisional, and college-wide committees, task forces, and subcommittees.
Fulfill institutional service responsibilities in accordance with the MCCC collective bargaining agreement.
Coordinate and advance the Visual Arts Program by designing new and updating existing courses to maintain an evolving, contemporary, and forward- looking curriculum
Contribute to department efforts to recruit and retain students
Build and reinforce relationships with relevant local businesses as well as transfer institutions, in order to support students’ pursuit of transfer and career opportunities.

Minimum Qualification:

Master's of Fine Art (MFA) degree in Visual Art, Animation, Digital Art, or a closely related field, completed by August 2026;
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and other industry-standard software platforms used in animation, motion graphics, digital imaging, and interactive media;
A record of excellence in teaching (at least two years of experience teaching at the collegiate level);
Advanced knowledge of both analog and digital methods in the field;
Commitment to equity;
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active creative practice, exhibition record, or professional portfolio demonstrating sustained engagement in the field;
Experience working successfully with a diverse student body;
Ongoing engagement with contemporary discourse in art, design, animation, and arts education;
Evidence of excellence in instruction, including the use of varied, student-centered, culturally responsive pedagogical strategies that address multiple learning modalities;
Professional experience in animation, motion graphics, digital media production, or a closely related creative industry;
Demonstrated record of curriculum development, including the design of new courses or certificate pathways in animation, digital arts, or emerging media;
Grant writing, program development, or community outreach experience that strengthens external partnerships and industry connections;
Evidence of student mentorship that supports transfer success, portfolio development, internships, or job placement in creative fields.

Full-time, tenure-track MCCC/MTA position:

Salary: $59,008.00 - $70,786.00. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with MCCC/MTA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Full State benefits.
Funding: State.
Start Date: August, 2026.

NOTE: A teaching demonstration will be a required part of the interview process.

Disability Accommodations:

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.

Background Check:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke 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 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.

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