Adjunct Instructor- Personal Enrichment

About the role

This position is responsible for teaching non-credit courses for the Personal Enrichment program for Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education at Hagerstown Community College. Adjunct Instructors, Personal Enrichment report directly to and are responsible to the Program Manager for Personal Enrichment.

Responsibilities

• Plan detailed, relevant, progressive lesson plans to engage students.
• Provide course descriptions and learning objectives to the Program Manager.
• Provide differentiated instruction to meet the various needs and levels of students.
• Provide instruction using appropriate and effective technology, standards of delivery, and a variety of methods on instruction.
• Actively engage students in discussion and critical thinking.
• Cultivate open-minded inquiry.
• Promote cooperation and mutual respect among students.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional processes as appropriate, and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Complete the orientation process for adjunct faculty.
• Submit and update personnel forms required for employment.
• Provide master copies or lists of instructional materials in a complete and timely manner to allow preparation and distribution.
• Provide timely notice if unable to attend class or scheduled meetings.
• Submit class evaluations and other documents as directed by program staff.
• Participate as required in the student complaint process.

Requirements

• Appropriate education level (will vary based on the course teaching)
• Previous experience teaching
• Basic computer skills necessary for using technology in the classroom
• Excellent presentation and/or demonstration skills
• Ability to build a rapport with students
• Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or PhD (desired qualifications)
• Previous experience teaching at a post-secondary level
• Experience teaching adult learners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace and classroom.

Summary

This position is considered open until filled. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled and considered closed. The College seeks to hire the best qualified candidate for each position. To support this philosophy and objective, the Human Resource Department provides a process to allow for a comprehensive search of candidates, inclusive of internal and external applicants.