Seniors Program Instructors - Adjunct Faculty - Continuing Education

Community College of Baltimore County; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Senior Programs Instructor to teach engaging non-credit courses for seniors. This role involves sharing knowledge in areas such as art, history, and languages, fostering social and cultural enrichment without the pressure of homework or testing. Classes are held at various campuses and community centers, providing a unique opportunity to connect with an eager audience. If you have a strong background in your subject area and a desire to inspire lifelong learners, this position offers a rewarding way to make a difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Must be a subject matter expert with teaching experience.
• Computer proficiency is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Teach college-level non-credit courses to students aged 60+.
• Complete all course-related documentation as required by the college.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject matter expertise

Computer proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Academic degrees or professional credentials

Job description

CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths, and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate, and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off-site community locations.

The part-time adjunct Senior Programs Instructor teaches college-level non-credit courses to students 60+ that focus on art, computers, history, politics and events, humanities and culture, languages, and writing. These courses are opportunities for social and cultural enrichment and have no homework and testing requirements.

Classes are offered during the day at Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Owings Mills, and Hunt Valley campuses along with senior centers and retirement communities throughout Baltimore County. Courses are offered primarily in-person along with some Zoom classes.

Pay rates for non-credit courses in Continuing Education are commensurate with education.

Applicants must provide a summary of what they would like to teach along with the area of the county where they would be willing to work and preferred teaching modality.

Instructors should have experience teaching and have expert knowledge of the topic they are proposing to teach. Instructors will be required to complete all forms and documentation related to the course and all documentation required by the college.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Academic degrees or professional credentials in a related discipline preferred.
• Must be a subject matter expert.
• Computer proficiency preferred.
• Experience teaching or training in an adult setting preferred.