Adjunct Faculty – Chemistry

Category: Adjunct Faculty

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Department: Sciences

Contact: Mark Young – myoung@carrollcc.edu

Salary: Credit Adjunct Faculty pay scale (Exempt).

Pay Grade: Credit Adjunct Faculty Scale

Residency restrictions: Must work primarily in Maryland and be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, or PA at the start of employment; must verify identity on campus within three business days of hire.

Job Summary

Adjunct faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties. Actual hours worked on- and off‑campus may vary according to grading, class preparation, professional development, and office hours. Responsibilities are to teach students, assess learning, and engage in professional development. Adjunct faculty report to the Division Chair or Program Director. Current needs beginning Fall 2026 semester to teach on campus, in person: CHEM‑101: Introduction to Chemistry (day schedule with possibility of evening) and CHEM‑105: General Chemistry (day schedule with possibility of evening).

Essential Job Functions

• Teach no more than the equivalent of 24 teaching‑load hours per year.
• Hold classes as scheduled.
• Design assignments and give required assignments to measure student learning.
• Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks).
• Check and respond to all emails within two business days.
• Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week; maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System.
• Hold required office hours.
• Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources.
• Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives.
• Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data.
• Collaborate with student support offices and professionals.
• Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary.
• Engage in professional development including departmental orientation.
• Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings.
• Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students.
• Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a related field (required in most cases).
• Prior teaching experience at the college level preferred; may be required depending on program.
• Ability to use technology in teaching.
• Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.

Physical Demands

This work is normally sedentary, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds and frequent negligible force. Required abilities include hearing, speaking, visual acuity, mental acuity, repetitive motion (keyboarding), and the ability to stand, sit, walk, and move between areas.

Work Environment

College campus with direct contact with students, staff, faculty, and the public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and other campus environments. Normal safety precautions apply, including use of office equipment, computers, fire and building safety regulations, and college vehicle policies when applicable.

Application Instructions

Submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript (showing name, institution, degree/date) to myoung@carrollcc.edu. An official transcript will be required upon hiring. Selected candidates must successfully complete a criminal background check, be able to work on campus from day one, meet residency restrictions, be authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship), and complete an employment application prior to the initial interview.