What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Enrichment and 60+ Noncredit Adjunct Instructor position at Howard Community College?
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Position Title
Personal Enrichment and 60 Noncredit Adjunct Instructor
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT/PT
Part Time
Hours Per Week
Varies
Work Schedule
Varies
Position Salary Range
Based on course hours
General Responsibilities
Bring your academic, industry, and personal experience to Howard Community College as a part-time adjunct faculty in adult Continuing Education in the areas Personal Enrichment and 60 courses. The need for part-time instructors is anticipated to continue to rise and the division is recruiting qualified applicants with a variety of skills and proven teaching ability for the following categories of classes:
- Art and Photography - Studio, Conservation, History, Artists
- Baltimore, Maryland, and Howard County - History, Writers, Museums, Travel, Gardens, Site visits
- Crafts – Sewing, Knitting, Embroidery, Crochet, Stained Glass
- Entertainment – Plays, Broadway, Films
- Personal Finance - Investing, Budgeting, Wealth Management
- Games – Bridge, Chess, Role Play, Mah Jongg
- History and Culture - United States, Different countries and time periods, Genealogy, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology
- Life Skills - Downsizing and Organizing, Decorating, Cooking, Computer Skills, Travel Planning
- Literature and Writing - Novels, Short Stories, Classics, Historical, Writers, Mythology, Books to Movies, Communications, Journalism
- Music -
- Instrumental – piano, percussion, strings, winds, brass
- Vocal - choir, opera
- Composition
- Technology
- Private lessons – all instrumental and vocal categories, individual and group
- Nature and Outdoors - State Parks, Walking Tours, Gardening
- Wellness and Fitness - Yoga, Dance, Managing Stress, Flexibility, Core Strength, Exercise
- Law – Criminal Justice, Political Science, Ethics
- Leadership – Business, Management, Economics
Work Performed
Instructors plan and implement curriculum for class(es). Develop or update a course syllabus. Instructors are responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment and complying with HCC employment policies and guidelines.
Minimum Education Required
Minimum Number of Years Experience Required
Other Knowledge Required
Background and expertise in subject area, experience teaching, or training of adults or targeted audience. Academic degrees or professional credentials preferred. Some subject areas may also require specific certifications and levels of experience/training. References required.
Working Conditions
Division
Workforce, Career, and Community Education - NEW
Department
Workforce, Career, and Community Education DEPT - NEW
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NB053P
Number of Vacancies
20
Best Consideration Date
06/10/2022
Job Open Date
06/10/2022
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/1999
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.
