"Adjunct Faculty, Education"

Job Details

Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

Position Title
Adjunct Faculty, Education

Position Type
Faculty

Department
Education

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time or Part Time
Part Time

Fixed Term/Tenure Track
Fixed Term

Grade
PT Faculty

Hiring Salary Range
Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience

Union/Non Union
Non Union

Job Description Summary
Responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats to include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face-to-face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus, or at off-campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development, academic advising, curriculum design.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 15 graduate credits in Education (not in the area of Educational Administration)
• At least one year of teaching experience at the college level, or three years of teaching in a K-12 school system, or three years of leading a professional development program related to teaching.

Essential Duties

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus
• Facilitate appropriate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first-class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronic grade book, and entering final grades by the established due date).
• Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students to appropriate resources.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regular communication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email for communication with the department and with students.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mastery of course content
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction
• Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed
• Ability to effectively use instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills
• Research skills (where appropriate)
• Time management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Problem-solving and analytical ability
• Ability to teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings and accelerated).
• Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile conditions including but not limited to occasionally moving materials 5-25 pounds.

Job Requirements

Physical Requirements
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

Other Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
• As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
• A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
ADJ25011/12

Open Date
12/05/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants
Application Status: you will receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is immediately sent to your references listed on your application. Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background investigation.

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter