Adjunct, Computer Aided Design

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College seeks an Adjunct for Computer Aided Design to deliver CAD courses and assess student learning while aligning with college outcomes. You will develop and present materials requested by the supervisor, support a diverse student body, and adapt teaching methods accordingly.

The role requires teaching across CAD topics with emphasis on practical and theoretical foundations, maintaining up-to-date knowledge, and engaging students in thoughtful, culturally aware learning

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certification in CAD or related Construction field.
• Thorough knowledge of latest CAD trends.
• Ability to interpret, evaluate and teach both theory-based and hands-on concepts.
• Related professional experience or appropriate licensure in CAD or related field.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using relevant scholarly and professional tools.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking and communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural perspectives into instruction and respect diverse differences.
• Model open-minded inquiry, diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Complete all required institutional and professional training.
• Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and communicate with students.
• Adhere to instructional timelines and use college instructional technology.
• Use only an FCC email account for College business.

Skills

CAD software proficiency

Course development

Student assessment

Education

Associate degree or CAD certification

Job description

Adjunct, Computer Aided Design

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.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. An Associate’s degree or certification in Computer Aided Design, or related Construction field.
2. Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge in the latest trends within the CAD industry.
3. The ability to interpret, evaluate and teach both theory based and hands on concepts.
4. Related professional experience or appropriate professional licensure in content area or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in any related Construction/Computer Aided Design area or skill.
• Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace.
• Two years of college teaching experience to include but is not limited to Introduction to CAD, Intermediate CAD, Advanced CAD, CAD projects and presentations, CAD systems and software and three-dimensional modeling and animation.

Pool Number: TS723P

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through 5/31/2027.

Contact

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Nick Morgan at [e-mail].

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College 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.

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.