Health & Wellness Instructor - Adjunct Faculty Continuing Education

About the Role

CCBC’s School of Continuing Education offers classes focused on life enrichment, workforce development, and community education. The part-time adjunct Health and Wellness Instructor teaches college-level non-credit courses to adult students on diverse topics related to physical and mental well-being. Classes are designed and led by the instructor, with an average of 1-3 classes per semester, offered during day, evening, or weekend hours at multiple campuses or online.

Responsibilities

• Design and update course materials to align with learning objectives.
• Develop lesson plans and organize instructional materials, resources, and technology for in-person and/or online instruction.
• Maintain open communication with students, administrators, and coordinators regarding course updates and concerns.
• Deliver engaging and effective classroom or online instruction using diverse teaching methods.
• Complete all required administrative duties on time, including submitting attendance data and paperwork.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Academic degrees or professional credentials in a related discipline (preferred).
• Subject matter expertise with demonstrated knowledge relevant to the courses being taught.
• Relevant certifications or credentials (if applicable) required to teach the courses.
• Experience teaching or training in an adult setting (preferred).
• Computer proficiency.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience working with a diverse population.

Topics Covered

Courses may include, but are not limited to:

• Yoga, tai chi, Pilates, and meditation
• Physical fitness, aerobics, and cardio exercise
• Mindfulness and stress reduction
• Martial arts
• Alternative health and holistic healing
• Social-emotional wellness and self-care
• Self-empowerment and family education
• Traditional sports and outdoor recreation
• Environmental health and sustainability
• Health education and animal care

Locations

Classes are offered at the following CCBC campuses and centers:

• Catonsville
• Dundalk
• Essex
• Owings Mills
• Randallstown
• Hunt Valley

Benefits

Adjunct instructors are eligible for the following benefits:

• Health and Medical: CIGNA Open Access Plus (OAP), CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN), or Kaiser plans.
• Prescription Drug Benefits: Included in medical premiums for CIGNA and Kaiser plans.
• Mental Health: Inpatient and outpatient treatment for emotional and substance abuse, pre-approved and included in medical plans.
• Dental Benefits: CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional or Preferred plans.
• Vision Benefits: NVA Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Flexible Spending Accounts:
  • Health Spending Account: $2,600
  • Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care): $5,000
• Financial:
  • Term Life Insurance: 1 times salary (minimum $50,000) with optional supplemental coverage for employee, spouse, and dependents.
  • Permanent Whole Life Insurance: Available through Unum with optional long-term care rider; accrues cash value and covers full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty.
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment: Coverage up to $300,000 through The Hartford.
  • Long-Term Disability: 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence (employee-paid premium).
• Retirement Plans:
  • Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory).
  • Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory).
  • Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory).
  • Supplemental Retirement Annuities: 403(b) and 457(b) tax-sheltered annuities, including Roth 403(b) options through TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors.
• Legal Services: Pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation, and representation.
• Credit Union: Membership available through First Financial Federal Credit Union.
• Direct Deposit: Mandatory payroll direct deposit for convenience and flexibility.
• Work and Family:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free personal advocates for employees and household members.
  • Paid Leave Benefits: Academic, bereavement, sick and safe leave, jury duty, religious holidays, military leave, sabbatical, personal, vacation, and holidays.
  • Tuition Assistance: Waiver or reimbursement for eligible full-time employees, spouses, and legal dependents (up to age 22).
  • McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship: Children of benefits-eligible employees with at least four years of continuous full-time employment may receive up to $100,000 over four years.
• Mandated Federal Benefits: Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, and Social Security.
• For Your Convenience:
  • ATM machines at each main campus.
  • Check cashing with appropriate ID.
  • Free parking.
  • Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool, and library.