Assistant Professor Media Arts Tenure Track Spring 2027

Massasoit Community College takes pride in its long-standing tradition of excellence and its historic mission to welcome all who seek to learn. The College offers more than 60 associate degree and certificate programs across the arts sciences applied sciences healthcare and addition Massasoit provides non-credit workforce development certificates corporate training opportunities adult basic education and personal enrichment courses. Each year the College welcomes a diverse body of new and returning students including high school students seeking to earn college credit through dual enrollment partnerships.

More than half of Massasoits students identify as students of color and more than half are first generation to attend college. Approximately 700 students annually earn an associate degree or certificate advancing their educational and career goals.

Located in Brockton Massachusetts - a vibrant and diverse city of approximately 105000 residents - Massasoits main campus reflects and celebrates the community it serves. The College also operates a campus in Canton a satellite location in Middleborough and serves students from more than 45 cities and towns across Southeastern Massachusetts.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will teach a range of Media Arts courses which may include Television Studio Production Field Production Audio Production Radio/Podcasting Media Writing Digital Storytelling Editing/Post-Production and related introductory and advanced coursework in media performance and media production. Teaching assignments may include in-person daytime courses as well as courses offered through Massasoits Early College Program including courses that run at partner high schools.

Faculty in this are active members in the Communicative Arts Department and strive to create a learner-centered environment focused on access equity hands-on practice and career readiness. Courses in this area emphasize technical competence creative problem-solving professional communication and ethical media practice. Media Arts faculty teach and mentor within an active production environment that includes the Digital Media Arts Center Massasoit Radio and a partnership with local and regional radio stations including 95.9 WATD giving students direct broadcast experience alongside coursework.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Teach courses in Media Arts and related areas in alignment with department needs and faculty expertise.
• Create and sustain an inclusive collaborative and practice-based learning environment in studio lab and classroom settings.
• Plan deliver and assess active and applied learning experiences tied to industry-relevant skills.
• Provide consistent timely and constructive feedback to students on performance production work and written assignments.
• Evaluate student achievement and assign grades in accordance with departmental and college standards.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance assessment data and grades.
• Hold and post required office hours.
• Advise and mentor Media Arts students on academic progress transfer options and career pathways in fields such as television audio podcasting and digital media production.
• Contribute to curriculum review development and assessment within Media Arts programs.
• Support the professional and safe use of departmental production equipment and industry-standard software including non-linear editing platforms audio recording and mixing tools and broadcast studio systems.
• Participate in department division and college meetings and initiatives.
• Support Early College and dual-enrollment offerings as assigned.
• Monitor and respond to email communications from students and the college in a timely manner.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to media production storytelling accessibility and pedagogy.

Additional Duties:

• Participate in college-wide committees outreach events and recruitment efforts that strengthen the visibility and enrollment of Media Arts programs.
• Collaborate with Theatre Communication and related areas on interdisciplinary projects live production and co-curricular events.
• Support student media initiatives such as studio broadcasts podcast projects and live or recorded campus coverage.
• Potential to contribute to the growth of Massasoits Radio and Podcasting certificate program with a path toward program coordination for the right candidate.

• Masters degree in Media Arts Media Production Broadcast Production Digital Media Communication or a closely related field;
• Demonstrated college-level teaching experience in one or more core areas of Media Arts (television studio production field production audio production editing/post-production media writing or podcast/radio performance and production).
• Professional experience in media production broadcast digital content creation audio or video editing or related industry work.
• Commitment to working with a diverse student population including first-generation college students dual-enrolled high school students adult learners and students from historically marginalized communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at an open-access or community college institution.
• Experience with curriculum development assessment of learning outcomes and/or program review in Media Arts.
• Proficiency with industry-standard production tools such as Adobe Premiere Pro and Audition Audacity and Pro Tools along with experience in directing live television operating multi-camera studio productions operating and training on field production and including audio/video/streaming audio capture and mixing lighting for field and studio production and on-air performance.
• Ability to integrate culturally responsive and inclusive pedagogical practices into studio- and lab-based instruction.
• Ability to maintain academic and professional standards while supporting students with transparency clear expectations and empathy.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary department that includes Media Arts Speech Communication and Theatre.
• Interest in contributing to the development and growth of Massasoits Radio and Podcasting certificate program.

Position Status:Full-Time State Funded with Benefits. MCCC/MTA/NEA bargaining unit - Tenure Track Position

Reports To: Dean of Liberal Studies and the Arts

Salary:$58438-$67833 for a full academic-year appointment commensurate with education and experience and based on the MCCC collective bargaining agreement classification compensation tool. Salary is prorated for spring-semester appointments based on the appointment start date and period of service. Compensation is paid over 26 pay periods as applicable.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites

Deadline to Apply: October 14 2026

A cover letter and resume are required please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.

Please Note:Faxed emailed or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone email fax mail third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply may result in application withdrawal.

Massasoit 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 Title IX and Compliance Officer Amee Synnott x1304 Brockton Campus Administration Building Room 219 or the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities Student Services and Enrollment Management Eraj Mashmasarmi x1901 Brockton Campus Student Center Room SC208a the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

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