Adjunct, Engineering

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to adhere to College requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.
3. Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
6. Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
7. Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.
8. Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
9. Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours.
10. Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students.

Required Minimum Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with at least 15 graduate credits in the relevant subject area (or closely related graduate coursework).
2. Demonstrated strong public speaking, interpersonal, and communication skills.
3. Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.

Preferred Qualification(s)

1. Prior teaching experience, which may include college-level instruction, graduate teaching assistantships, or other related teaching experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through 05/31/2027.

For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Joshua Paiz at jpaiz@frederick.edu.