Humanities 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 humanities ( HUMN) courses offered at HCC. Courses include creative writing, Introduction to the Humanities, Introduction to the Creative Arts. The department chair and/or coordinator will review applications when staffing needs arise. The pool will be cleared annually in January, so please reapply if interested.
Adjunct faculty may teach 1-3 courses each semester, depending upon enrollment needs, availability, and skill match. Teaching in any mode requires use of the learning management system Canvas as well as participation as needed in course assessments. Adjunct faculty are invited to participate in professional development.

For each assigned course, prepare course materials and Canvas course site as guided by the humanities instructional team, deliver quality instruction appropriate to mode, meet with students in person or virtually, grade/assess student work promptly, attend required faculty meetings, and complete required trainings and other employment related requirements.

A master's degree in humanities, arts, or closely related discipline or significant graduate work towards the degree or significant professional experience as determined by chair/coordinator.
Prior teaching experience; college teaching experience preferred.
Prior college teaching experience in humanities preferred.
Ability to use or learn to use the learning management system (Canvas) for course information, communication, and in hybrid and online modes, delivery.

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.