Faculty, Interactive Media

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) is a premier learning community recognized for teaching and learning excellence relevant and responsive programming student success and community outreach and impact. The College serves over 9500 full- and part-time day and evening students each year. It offers 112 associate degrees and certificates in Business Hospitality Management Engineering Information Technology Education Healthcare Human Services Criminal Justice Liberal Arts Mathematics Biotechnology Automotive Technology and General Studies. The College also offers a wide variety of non-credit courses workshops and corporate trainings through its Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education as well as adult basic education and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes through its Adult Community Learning Center. A number of courses are offered online remote and blended to meet the needs of our diverse students. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education Inc. (NECHE) an indication that the institution has been stringently evaluated and found to meet high standards.

QCC is the gateway to advanced educational and employment opportunities in Central Massachusetts. It is a public student-centered institution of higher learning whose mission is to provide accessible affordable and high-quality education and training programs and services that are relevant and responsive to diverse regional and student needs. The College helps move students towards family-sustaining employment and rewarding career opportunities.

General Statement

For over fifty years Quinsigamond Community College has provided opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth to thousands of area men and women. Some students choose to prepare for immediate entry into a career field. Some choose to transfer to bachelors level programs at four-year colleges and universities and some choose opportunities for personal growth and cultural enrichment. Quinsigamond Community College is seeking student-centered faculty and staff who are committed to the community college mission and actively engaged in promoting diversity.

The Interactive Media faculty member will be responsible for teaching curriculum development student assessment student advisement and related college service activities within the Associate in Science in Interactive Media program including the Digital Design and Game Design options. The full-time workload for this position may require day late afternoon evening or weekend hours and may take place in Worcester Southbridge or any other QCC satellite location.

Supervision Received

Faculty member reports to the Dean of the School of English Arts and Humanities.

Supervision Exercised

The full-time faculty member exercises supervision over personnel assigned to him/her.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Teach courses in Interactive Media Design and/or Game Design including UI/UX digital media motion graphics 3D modeling and interactive/game design.
• Integrate emerging technologies (e.g. AI-assisted design real-time engines AR/VR/XR interactive prototyping) into instruction.
• Deliver project-based portfolio-driven learning aligned with current and future industry workflows.
• Apply inclusive student-centered teaching practices that support diverse learners.

Curriculum Assessment & Innovation

• Develop and revise curriculum aligned with industry trends and future workforce needs including AI immersive media and cross-platform design.
• Implement authentic assessments (e.g. portfolios client-based projects applied learning).
• Participate in program review outcomes assessment and accreditation processes.
• Support innovation in labs and learning spaces including evaluation and adoption of new technologies.

Student Success & Engagement

• Advise and mentor students on academic transfer and career pathways including emerging fields in interactive media.
• Foster a collaborative studio-based learning environment emphasizing iteration and professional practice.

Program & Industry Engagement

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support program growth recruitment and retention.
• Contribute to building and maintaining industry partnerships to support internships applied projects and job placement.
• Support program operations including planning for evolving software hardware and lab needs.
• Contribute to supporting partnerships with schools community organizations and employers.

Professional Responsibilities

• Engage in college service and ongoing professional development particularly in emerging technologies.
• Contribute to a collaborative inclusive and student-centered campus environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Interactive Media Digital Design Game Design or related field.
• Three (3) years of relevant industry experience

OR

• Three (3) years of teaching or training experience.
• Proficiency with contemporary industry-standard design and development tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Figma Unity Unreal Engine or comparable platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field (or progress toward completion).
• Five (5) or more years of industry experience.
• Experience teaching in a community college or technical setting.
• Experience with emerging technologies such as AI-assisted design AR/VR/XR real-time interactive development (Unity/Unreal) or immersive media.
• Evidence of curriculum development aligned with workforce and transfer pathways.
• Commitment to equity and inclusive teaching practices.

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ethnicity gender 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 Colleges Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity inclusion and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive respectful and equitable environment for all students staff and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups minorities women veterans persons with disabilities and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Salary is commensurate with MCCC/MTA salary schedule and dependent upon such factors as education and experience. Minimum starting salary for Masters level candidate is $58722. Full salary range is $58722 to $61713. Full benefits package. This is a tenure-track faculty position.

Start Date: Spring 2027

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All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equivalency Statement
Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

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