College Composition, English, and/or Literacy 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 developmental English ( ENGL 090 and 095), college level composition ( ENGL 121), literature, and/or information literacy ( INFO 100) courses offered at HCC. These courses cover a variety of reading and writing skills as well as researching and using information. Developmental courses may require a lab instructor to assist with instruction and student feedback. The department chair/coordinators will review applicants for these positions when a need arises.

ENGL 090 and ENGL 095 are designed to teach students the academic literacy skills required for college-level coursework at a fundamental and advanced level. Students will read college-level texts, exercise a variety of comprehension strategies, and write for academic purposes.

ENGL 121 teaches students to develop and apply rhetorical knowledge for creating effective text-based communication. Students develop critical inquiry and multi-stage writing processes in order to contribute productively, effectively, and ethically to the social and collaborative practices of academic and other discourses.

INFO 100 teaches students a core of information literacy and critical thinking skills that will transfer to other coursework and will help them to reach academic and professional goals. Students will learn and refine strategies for college success and will strengthen their capacity for effective academic and professional communication and use of information resources.

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. There may be added opportunities to work as a lab instructor and/or tutor student.

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.

To view our current compensation, please visit the webpage at:
https://www.howardcc.edu/media/howardcc/about/office-departments/documents/AdjunctPayRates.pdf

Master's degree in composition, creative writing, curriculum & instruction, English, literacy, literature, professional writing, reading, or other related fields

* A master's degree or higher is required
* Prior teaching experience preferred
* Experience ESL classes preferred
* 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.