Adjunct Faculty – Communication

Carroll Community College; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Carroll Community College seeks adjunct faculty for Spring 2027 in-person Introductory Speech Communication course instruction. Must be available for on-campus instruction Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am-12:00pm.

Adjunct faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties with hours varying by grading, class prep, and office hours. Faculty report to the Division Chair or Program Director and must meet minimum degree requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication or related field.
• Ability to use technology in teaching.
• Must be positive, cooperative and supportive.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 24 teaching load hours per year (ACA measurement).
• Hold classes as scheduled.
• Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning.
• Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner.
• Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement; maintain a current gradebook in the LMS.
• Hold required office hours and assist students to resources.

Skills

Technology in teaching

Positive attitude

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Communication or related field

Job description

CategoryAdjunct FacultyApplication DeadlineOpen until filledDepartmentCommunication Arts Contact Mary Wallace - [e-mail] Salary

See Credit Adjunct Faculty scale for comprehensive salary information.

Description

Department: Communication Arts

Pay Grade: Credit Adjunct Faculty Scale

FLSA Status: Exempt

Residency restrictions apply. The College does not hire solely online instructors living outside of Maryland. Carroll employees may live in other states, but they must physically work in Maryland the majority of the time. For income tax obligations, employees must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, candidates must be willing to come to campus for identity verification within 3 business days of hire date.

Carroll Community College seeks adjunct faculty for Spring 2027 in-person Introductory Speech Communication course instruction. Must be available for on-campus instruction Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00am-12:00pm.

JOB SUMMARY

Adjunct faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties. Actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, professional development activities, and office hours. Adjunct faculty member responsibilities are primarily to teach students, assess learning, and engage in professional development. Adjunct Faculty report to either the Division Chair or Program Director.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Teach no more than the equivalent of 24-teaching load hours per year (per measurement period under the ACA)
• Hold classes as scheduled
• Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning
• Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)
• Check and respond to all emails within two business days
• Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System
• Hold required office hours
• Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
• Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
• Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
• Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
• Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary
• Engage in professional development including departmental orientation
• Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings
• Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students
• Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Master’s degree in Communication or related field
• Ability to use technology in teaching
• Must be positive, cooperative and supportive

Preferred:

• Prior teaching experience at college level

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicate
• Visual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundings
• Mental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)
• Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of college vehicle policies and laws when/if driving a college vehicle and observance of all college policies.

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.