Communication Studies-ECAP Adjunct Faculty

Class Description

CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region's most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off‑site community locations.

The Early College Admissions Program (ECAP) is a Baltimore County Public School (BCPS) magnet program that provides students with a college preparatory program that combines high school and college in a supportive, yet rigorous educational environment. Through a partnership with the Community College of Baltimore County, students will have the opportunity to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and an Associate of Arts in General Studies degree or up to 60 credits toward a Bachelor's degree, which may be eligible for reciprocal credit at a four‑year college or university.

Students will earn credits through coursework completed at both the high school campus and/or at the community college campus. College credits are tuition free.

Adjunct faculty providing instruction in any of the ECAP programs require a schedule based on high‑school hours and must be able to manage and fully comply with the schedule during weekdays. Several classes may be required within one week, as well as the possibility for class rotations from week to week. A brief orientation may be required prior to classes commencing.

Communication Studies adjunct faculty are needed to teach classes for the Community College of Baltimore County at external locations, such as local‑area high schools or other local, higher‑ed institutions. Adjunct faculty are selected based on program needs and subject‑matter expertise of the applicant. Please note that the greatest need for staffing classes is generally Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Many classes will require instructors to be available five days per week. There is limited availability of staffing options beyond these times, but these needs are very limited.

CMNS
101:
Fundamentals of Human Communication introduces the study of human communication. Students develop an understanding of the theoretical principles of verbal and nonverbal interaction by analyzing and applying these principles in a variety of communication contexts. Areas of study include intrapersonal, interpersonal, cross‑cultural, small group, and public speaking.

Adjunct faculty will be expected to facilitate learning via preparation and delivery of instruction, cooperation with college support staff in timely submission of materials and grades as required, and coordination of activities with the Program Director or Coordinator. Adjunct faculty are required to attend meetings, be available to students outside of class, assist in maintaining program accreditation, and participate in professional development related to classroom instruction and pedagogy.

Please note that CCBC‑specific trainings may be required before certain class assignments can be given.

• Master's degree or higher in Human Communication, Communication Studies or related field;
• Higher Education and/or pre‑K‑12 teaching experience;
• Competence and experience in relevant academic field;
• Proficient computer skills and Microsoft suite of applications knowledge;
• Prior experience using a Learning Management System (LMS);
• Prior college teaching experience preferred.

Please ensure that your application materials show specific or related evidence of all minimum requirements.