Adjunct, Introduction to Programming

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College invites applications for an Adjunct, Introduction to Programming. This role involves teaching adjunct courses based on needs, developing materials, and evaluating student progress in alignment with course outcomes.

The position emphasizes diversity, inclusive pedagogy, and a range of teaching styles in a multicultural workplace. Applicants should have significant CS experience (bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in CS).

Qualifications

• Experienced computer science professional (software engineer, current or former) with a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using relevant tools and practices in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking and development of communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural perspectives and respect diversity in instruction.
• Model inquiry and creative problem solving across courses.
• Maintain currency in the discipline and pedagogy.
• Submit syllabi and instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with students and respond to inquiries promptly.
• Assess student work and submit grades by deadlines.
• Online instructors respond to student emails within 24–36 hours.
• Use the college email to communicate with faculty, staff, and students.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Adjunct Job Title

Adjunct, Introduction to Programming

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 core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical 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. Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
7. Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.
8. Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
9. Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24‑36 hours.
10. Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experienced computer science professional (software engineer, current or former) with a bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD program in Computer Science.

Pool Number

TS737P

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: [e-mail] or 301-624-2804

EEO and Non‑Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and 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.