Humanities Adjunct Faculty Pool

Howard Community College; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Howard Community College in Maryland is maintaining an adjunct faculty pool for humanities courses such as creative writing, Introduction to the Humanities, and Introduction to the Creative Arts. Adjuncts may teach 1–3 courses per semester, depending on enrollment, availability, and skill match. Use of Canvas and participation in assessments are required.

Adjuncts may engage in professional development opportunities. Hours per week typically include in-class time plus grading and preparation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in humanities, arts, or closely related discipline or significant graduate work toward the degree or significant professional experience as determined by the chair/coordinator.
• Prior teaching experience; college teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to use Canvas for course information, communication, and delivery in hybrid/online modes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and Canvas course site as guided by the humanities instructional team.
• Deliver quality instruction appropriate to mode.
• Meet with students in person or virtually.
• Grade/assess student work promptly.
• Attend required faculty meetings.
• Complete required trainings and other employment-related requirements.

Skills

Teaching experience

Canvas

Course development

Education

Master's degree in humanities or related discipline

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Position Summary

This posting is a pool for those interested in teaching humanities courses offered at HCC. Courses include creative writing, Introduction to the Humanities, and Introduction to the Creative Arts. The department chair and/or coordinator will review applications when staffing needs arise. The pool will be cleared annually in January, so please reapply if interested. Adjunct faculty may teach 1‑3 courses each semester, depending on enrollment needs, availability, and skill match. Teaching in any mode requires use of the learning management system Canvas as well as participation as needed in course assessments. Adjunct faculty are invited to participate in professional development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare course materials and Canvas course site as guided by the humanities instructional team.
• Deliver quality instruction appropriate to mode.
• Meet with students in person or virtually.
• Grade/assess student work promptly.
• Attend required faculty meetings.
• Complete required trainings and other employment‑related requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in humanities, arts, or closely related discipline, or significant graduate work toward the degree, or significant professional experience as determined by the chair/coordinator.
• Prior teaching experience; college teaching experience preferred.
• Prior college teaching experience in humanities preferred.
• Ability to use or learn to use the learning management system Canvas for course information, communication, and in hybrid and online modes, delivery.

Additional Details

Hours per week: 3 hours in class (or online) per 3‑credit course plus additional hours for grading and course preparation. Work schedule may be morning, afternoon, or online.

Application Requirements

Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

Howard Community College is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. HCC generally will not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or be willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits. Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application; candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full.

EEO Statement

Howard Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity & affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443‑518‑1100.