Adjunct, Vocational

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Frederick Community College is seeking an Adjunct, Vocational to provide instruction to students entering or already in the vocational workforce. Courses may include lectures, hands-on labs, and distance-learning components to support outcomes from entry-level employment to professional development.

The instructor will prepare lesson plans, facilitate labs, track progress, and report grades, with emphasis on engaging students and fostering critical thinking and workplace skills.

Qualifications

• Industry license, certificate, or degree in area of expertise.
• Experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience using computers and associated technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a culturally diverse workplace.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction that aligns with course outcomes.
• Ensure that students complete all coursework, including participation in hands‑on lab projects.
• Actively engage students throughout the course, promoting critical thinking and workplace skills.
• Prepare and administer lesson plans for each class.
• Provide students with timely progress reports.
• Report grades and attendance, and complete other faculty administrative tasks when required.
• Develop new course content when assigned.
• Other duties as required for student success.

Skills

Excellent communication

Experience with technology

Adult education

Education

Industry license/certificate/degree

Job description

Adjunct, Vocational

Position Summary

This position provides instruction to students who are preparing to enter or are already a member of a vocational workforce (e.g., stationary engineers, commercial drivers, automotive mechanics, etc.). The instructor will use lecture, hands‑on labs, and distance‑learning technology depending on the course. Course outcomes range from entry‑level employment preparation to professional development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate instruction that aligns with course outcomes.
• Ensure that students complete all coursework, including participation in hands‑on lab projects.
• Actively engage students throughout the course, promoting critical thinking and workplace skills.
• Prepare and administer lesson plans for each class.
• Provide students with timely progress reports.
• Report grades and attendance, and complete other faculty administrative tasks when required.
• Develop new course content when assigned.
• Other duties as required for student success.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Industry license, certificate, or degree in area of expertise.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching adult learners.
• Experience using computers and associated technology.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a culturally diverse workplace.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.