Adjunct, Personal Enrichment

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for Personal Enrichment to teach non-credit courses as part of the Continuing Education and Workforce Development program. Candidates will design inspiring lesson plans and facilitate courses on topics like Cooking, Photography, and Writing.

Qualified applicants must possess relevant certifications and prior teaching experience, along with the ability to adapt their teaching methods to diverse groups. This role supports the values of campus diversity and encourages applications from under-represented groups.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate certifications, degrees, or experience to teach the offered courses.
• Previous teaching experience is required.
• Basic computer skills necessary for classroom technology usage.

Responsibilities

• Propose courses and develop engaging lesson plans.
• Provide course descriptions and learning objectives.
• Offer differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Promote cooperation and respect among students.
• Provide instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Notify of any class or meeting absences promptly.
• Participate in the student complaint process as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Relevant certifications or degrees

Job description

Adjunct, Personal Enrichment

Position Summary

This position will be responsible for teaching non-credit courses for the Personal Enrichment/Lifelong Learning program within the Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) Department. Personal Enrichment Adjunct Faculty shall teach proposed or existing courses approved by the program manager and director. Instructors generally teach 1 to 2 courses a term based upon their area of expertise. Courses vary in length and do not follow traditional course length semesters. Courses taught are generally proposed by the instructor as this program has no set curriculum (except for Motorcycle Safety). Area of expertise should be clearly outlined in their application, cover letter, or resume. Course topics taught in this program include:

• Cooking and Baking
• Health and Wellness
• Photography
• Writing
• Language
• Painting and Drawing
• Jewelry-Making
• Woodworking
• General Crafting and Hobby
• Motorcycle Safety

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Propose course and plan detailed, relevant, progressive lesson plans to engage students.
2. Provide course descriptions and learning objectives to the Program Manager.
3. Provide differentiated instruction to meet the various needs and levels of students.
4. Promote cooperation and mutual respect among students.
5. Provide master copies or lists for instructional materials in a complete and timely manner to allow preparation and distribution.
6. Provide timely notice if unable to attend class or scheduled meetings.
7. Submit class evaluations and other documents as directed by program staff.
8. Participate as required in student complaint process.
9. Support the stated mission, policies, and procedures for Frederick Community College.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Appropriate certifications, degrees and/or experience required to teach course offered.
2. Previous experience teaching.
3. Basic computer skills necessary for utilizing technology in the classroom.

Desired Qualifications

1. Previous experience teaching personal enrichment classes.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.