Off-Site English, Adjunct Faculty

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 1,494,696; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) and 457(b) tax-sheltered annuities

Roth 403(b) contributions

Paid sick and safe leave

Free parking

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking English adjunct faculty to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at off-site locations. Responsibilities include facilitating learning and coordinating with college staff to ensure effective instruction.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in English or a related field, have two years of PreK-12 teaching experience, and possess proficiency in computer skills. Compensation is $1,085 per credit hour, with benefits including sick leave and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years PreK-12 teaching experience.
• Special competence and 2 years’ experience in relevant academic field.
• Prior college teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning via preparation and delivery of instruction.
• Participate in professional development related to classroom instruction.
• Monitor student performance and provide timely feedback.

Skills

Computer skills

Microsoft applications knowledge

Education

Master’s degree or higher in English or related field

Job description

Class Description

English adjunct faculty are needed to teach day, evening, and weekend classes at off‑site locations such as local area high schools, for the Community College of Baltimore County. Adjunct faculty will be expected to facilitate learning via preparation and delivery of instruction, cooperation with college support staff in timely submission of materials and grades as required, and coordination of activities with the Program Director or Coordinator. Adjunct faculty will be selected based on program needs and subject matter expertise of the applicant. Adjunct faculty are required to attend department meetings, participate in professional development related to classroom instruction and pedagogy, be available to students outside of class, and assist in maintaining program accreditation.

Adjunct Level 1 - $1,085 per credit hour.

Adjunct faculty may teach up to 22 credit hours each year and usually teach no more than 11 credits each semester.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in English or related field
• Two (2) years PreK‑12 teaching experience
• Special competence and 2 years’ experience in relevant academic field
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft applications knowledge
• Prior college teaching experience preferred

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator
2. Abides by college‑wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct
3. Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population
4. Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab
5. Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and college policies
6. Ensures that program‑specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner
7. Assures that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives
8. Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback within a reasonable time‑frame to students

Part‑Time Benefits

• Supplemental retirement annuities: 403(b) and 457(b) – Tax‑sheltered annuities. Payroll salary reduction authorization is required. The form is available on SharePoint, Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and full‑time employees).
• Roth 403(b) – a savings feature available when employees open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after‑tax dollars and then withdraw tax‑free dollars from their account upon retirement. Eligible vendors include TIAA‑CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and full‑time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature.
• Deferred compensation plan – 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. A payroll salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint, Human Resources Forms.
• Parking – free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
• Sick and Safe Leave – paid sick and safe leave for part‑time employees, including credit and non‑credit adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and other part‑time employees.