Adjunct, Microbiology

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College seeks an Adjunct in Microbiology to teach courses as assigned, develop course materials, and evaluate student progress in alignment with program outcomes. The role requires working effectively with a diverse community and employing inclusive teaching methods.

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in the discipline or an equivalent with 15 graduate credits in microbiology. Prior community college teaching is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the teaching discipline, or a master’s degree with at least 15 graduate credits in microbiology or a 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 current disciplinary tools and practices.
• Engage students in critical thinking and development of essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural perspectives and respect for differences in instruction.
• Model open-minded inquiry and creative problem‑solving.
• Maintain currency in the discipline and pedagogy.
• Deliver instruction, assess learning, and report grades per FCC guidelines.
• Communicate with students regularly and adhere to instructional timelines.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in teaching or Master’s with 15 grad credits in microbiology

Job description

Adjunct Job Title: Adjunct, Microbiology

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

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Community College teaching experience.
• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate prior teaching experience, which may include college‑level instruction, graduate teaching assistantships, or other related teaching experience.

Pool Number: TS706P

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.

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Jordan Baker, Assistant Dean Biological and Physical Sciences at [e-mail] or 240‑629‑7997.

Frederick Community College is a committed equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination 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.

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