Adjunct, Biology

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College invites applications for an Adjunct, Biology to teach courses as needed, aligned with disciplinary needs and outcomes. The role emphasizes engaging diverse student populations and delivering instruction in a culturally responsive manner.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in biology or related field (or teaching discipline) with strong communication skills and a commitment to the community college mission.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline, or a master’s degree with at least 15 graduate credits in biology or closely related discipline.
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
• Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
• Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
• Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree in biology or related discipline

15 graduate credits in biology

Job description

Adjunct, Biology

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
6. Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
7. Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
8. Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
9. Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in the teaching discipline, or a master’s degree with at least 15 graduate credits in biology or closely related discipline.
2. Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
3. Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Community College teaching experience.

Contact

Jordan Baker, Assistant Dean Biological and Physical Sciences – email: [e-mail], phone: [phone].

Equal Opportunity Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.