Adjunct Faculty – Chemistry

Category Adjunct Faculty Application Deadline This position is open until filled. Department Sciences Contact Mark Young – myoung@carrollcc.edu Salary This position is placed on the credit adjunct faculty pay scale. Description Department: Sciences Pay Grade: Credit Adjunct Faculty Scale FLSA Status: Exempt Residency restrictions apply. The College does not hire solely online instructors living outside of Maryland. Carroll employees may live in other states, but they must physically work in Maryland the majority of the time. For income tax obligations, employees must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, candidates must be willing to come to campus for identity verification within 3 business days of hire date. Job Summary Adjunct faculty are assigned primarily teaching duties. Actual hours worked on- and off-campus in any given week can vary according to grading, class preparation requirements, professional development activities, and office hours. Adjunct faculty member responsibilities are primarily to teach students, assess learning, and engage in professional development. Adjunct Faculty report to either the Division Chair or Program Director. Current needs beginning in Fall 2026 semester to teach on campus, in person: CHEM-101: Introduction to Chemistry (day schedule with possibility of evening also)CHEM-105: General Chemistry (day schedule with possibility of evening also) Essential Job Functions Teach no more than the equivalent of 24-teaching load hours per year (per measurement period under the ACA)Hold classes as scheduledDesign assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learningProvide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)Check and respond to all emails within two business daysPost the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management SystemHold required office hoursAssist students and direct them to appropriate resourcesContribute to student retention and completion initiativesParticipate in outcomes assessment and respond to dataCollaborate with student support offices and professionalsReport grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessaryEngage in professional development including departmental orientationAttend required meetings and complete mandatory trainingsAdapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its studentsFollow policies as outlined in the Faculty HandbookPerform other duties as assigned Job Requirements Minimum Requirements To Perform Work Master’s degree in a related field (required in most cases)Prior teaching experience at college level preferred, and may be required depending on programAbility to use technology in teachingMust be positive, cooperative and supportive Physical Demands This work is normally sedentary work which requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: Hear/talk/communicate – Must be able to exchange information and communicateVisual Acuity/ability to perceive or detect surroundingsMental acuity – Able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matterRepetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)Stand/sit/walk/able to move or traverse from one area to another Work Environment College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, common areas, shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office equipment; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations; observance of college vehicle policies and laws when/if driving a college vehicle and observance of all college policies. Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment. Directions to Apply Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript emailed to: myoung@carrollcc.edu. Please be sure the following are visible on the unofficial transcript: your name, the institution’s name and the degree/date conferred. An official transcript will be required upon hiring. This position is open until filled. To Qualify For Employment, Selected Candidates Must successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)be able to work on campus as of the first day of employmentResidency restrictions apply: The college does not hire solely online instructors living outside of Maryland. Carroll employees may live in other states, but they must physically work in Maryland the majority of the time. For income tax obligations, employees must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, candidates must be willing to come to campus for identity verification within 3 business days of hire date.be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorshipscomplete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.