Adjunct Job Title:
Adjunct, Physical and Earth Science
Adjunct Job Description:
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:
These duties are intended only as examples of the various types of jobs to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
- Facilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.
- Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.
- 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.
- Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.
- Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
- Complete all assigned institutional and professional training.
- Deliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.
- Adhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.
- Use only an FCC email account when conducting College business.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree and have at least 15 graduate credit hours in physical science, earth science, or closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A doctoral degree (or other terminal degree) in physical science, earth science, or closely related discipline.
- Community College teaching experience.
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate prior teaching experience, which may include college‑level instruction, graduate teaching assistantships, or other related teaching experience.
Pool Number: TS735P
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 5/31/2027.
For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Jordan Baker, Assistant Dean Biological and Physical Sciences at [contact details available in the full listing] or [contact details available in the full listing].
Telework Eligible?: No
Organization
Frederick Community College (FCC) is a public college accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). FCC is distinguished by its quality and affordability, making it attainable and valuable for local students. Accredited programs, comprehensive instruction, and affordable costs of attendance have made FCC the learning destination for nearly 30,000 graduates since 1957.
In traditional and alternative learning environments, we anticipate and respond to the needs of our local, regional, and global communities. FCC recognizes the different learning needs and preferences of students and offers instruction in flexible learning formats that include day, evening, weekend, online, and hybrid options. In addition, FCC offers current high school students access to college courses through its Open Campus and High School-Based Dual Enrollment programs.
FCC offers 55 associate degree programs and areas of concentration, 39 certificate, and 51 subject areas in continuing education through credit and Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD).
Explore our wide variety of program options designed for career and transfer students, and those studying for job credentials, professional development, and personal enrichment.
