Communication Studies Adjunct Faculty Pool

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

This posting is a pool for those interested in teaching COMM/ SPCH courses offered at HCC. These courses cover Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and Introduction to Human Communication. The department chair/coordinators will review applicants for these positions when a need arises. The pool will be cleared annually in January, so please reapply if interested.

Adjunct faculty may teach 1-3 courses each semester, depending on schedule and availability. At HCC, adjunct faculty are invited to participate in professional development (including Faculty and Professional Learning Community), and there may be opportunities to engage in certain faculty teams or special projects.

A dditional Salary Information:

To view our current compensation, please visit the webpage at:

https://www.howardcc.edu/about-us/offices-departments/human-resources/documents/AdjunctPayRates_FY2022.pdf

For assigned course, prepare the course materials, prepare and update the learning management system course site (Canvas), attend required faculty/staff meetings, complete required trainings, meet with students as needed, grade/assess student work, deliver quality instruction, and meet other employment related requirements from the division and the college.

A master's degree or higher in Communication or a related discipline.

Prior teaching experience preferred.

Experience teaching Communication, preferably at a community college.

Available to teach in a face-to-face and/or online classroom environment.

Ability to learn to use a learning management system (Canvas) for course information, assignments, and grades.

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).

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.