What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adjunct - Business, Certification and Licensure position at HAGERSTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE?
This position is responsible for teaching non-credit courses for the Business, Certification and Licensure program for Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education at Hagerstown Community College. Adjunct Instructors, Business, Certification and Licensure teach proposed or existing courses approved by the Program Manager and Dean. The number of courses taught per semester and their duration varies based on the instructor’s area of expertise, student interest, and other scheduled courses. The instructor’s area of expertise should be clearly outlined in the application, cover letter, or resume.
Course topics in Business, Certification and Licensure include, but are not limited to:
- Management, Leadership
- Non-profit management
- Entrepreneurship
- Paraprofessional, Childcare
- Real Estate
- Career Readiness
This is a part-time position for 4-8 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- 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 orientation process for adjunct faculty.
- Submit and update personnel forms required for employment.
- Provide master copies or lists for 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.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Adjunct Instructor will report directly to the Business, Certification and License Program Manager
