Microbiology Adjunct: Foster Minds & Diverse Perspectives

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

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.