Adjunct Faculty, English (Dual In The Schools Program)

Position Title

About the role

The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
  • Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
  • Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
  • Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
  • Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
  • Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
  • Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
  • Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
  • Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date.
  • Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
  • Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.
  • Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
  • Attend all required meetings.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in English or Master’s degree in any discipline plus 15 credits in English. One year of teaching experience preferred at the college or high school level in the subject matter or significant professional experience relevant to the teaching area.
  • Must be currently employed by Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS).
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Mastery of course content.
  • Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff.
  • Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction.
  • Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed.
  • Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
  • Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
  • Research skills (where appropriate).
  • Time management, planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Problem-solving and analytical ability.
  • Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
  • Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile conditions including but not limited to occasionally moving materials 5-25 pounds.

Job Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• Other Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English. As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation determinations are made on a case-by-case basis.

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: ADJ22811/12
• Open Date: 09/30/2025
• Close Date: Open Until Filled
• No Background Check Statement: Yes
• Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or directly engaging with minor children on campus?: Yes
• Posting Detail Information: Posting Number ADJ22811/12 Open Date 09/30/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled No Background Check Statement Special Instructions to Applicants Application Status; you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.