Adjunct Faculty – Visual Arts

Carroll Community College; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Carroll Community College in Westminster, Maryland, seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Arts & Humanities to teach face-to-face courses on campus for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026. Courses include Art Appreciation and Art of the Western World.

The role emphasizes designing assignments, assessing learning, and maintaining a current gradebook in the Learning Management System, with timely feedback and regular office hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a studio art or art history.
• Prior college-level teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to use technology in teaching.
• Positive, cooperative, and supportive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 24 teaching load hours per year.
• Hold classes as scheduled.
• Design assignments to measure student learning.
• Provide timely feedback to students.
• Maintain a current gradebook in the LMS.
• Hold required office hours.
• Assist students and direct to resources.
• Contribute to student retention initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Tech-enabled teaching

Positive attitude

Education

Master’s Degree in Art or Art History

Job description

Title: Adjunct Faculty

Application Deadline: This position is open until filled.

Department: Arts & Humanities

Contact: Jessica Hardesty - [e-mail]

Salary: See Credit Adjunct Faculty scale for comprehensive salary information.

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.

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.

Courses (face‑to‑face on campus for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026)

• Art Appreciation
• Art of the Western World

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

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a studio art or art history
• Prior teaching experience at college level preferred
• Ability to use technology in teaching
• Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive

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 and shared 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.

Directions to Apply

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript emailed to: Jessica Hardesty – [e-mail]

Please be sure the following are visible on the unofficial transcript: your name, the institution’s name and the degree/date conferred.

An official transcript will be required upon hiring.

This position is open until filled.

To qualify for employment, selected candidates must

• Successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
• Be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
• 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.
• Be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships
• Complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process

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