Personal Enrichment Noncredit Adjunct Instructor

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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, . 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!

Personal Enrichment and 60+ Noncredit Adjunct Instructor

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• FT/PT: Part Time
• Hours Per Week: Varies
• Work Schedule: Varies
• Position Salary Range: Based on course hours

Bring your academic, industry, and personal experience to Howard Community College as a part-time adjunct faculty in adult Continuing Education in the areas Personal Enrichment and 60+ courses. The need for part-time instructors is anticipated to continue to rise and the division is recruiting qualified applicants with a variety of skills and proven teaching ability for the following categories of classes:

• Art and Photography - Studio, Conservation, History, Artists
• Baltimore, Maryland, and Howard County - History, Writers, Museums, Travel, Gardens, Site visits
• Crafts - Sewing, Knitting, Embroidery, Crochet, Stained Glass
• Entertainment - Plays, Broadway, Films
• Personal Finance - Investing, Budgeting, Wealth Management
• Games - Bridge, Chess, Role Play, Mah Jongg
• History and Culture - United States, Different countries and time periods, Genealogy, Philosophy, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology
• Life Skills - Downsizing and Organizing, Decorating, Cooking, Computer Skills, Travel Planning
• Literature and Writing - Novels, Short Stories, Classics, Historical, Writers, Mythology, Books to Movies, Communications, Journalism
• Music
  • Instrumental - Piano, percussion, strings, winds, brass
  • Vocal - Choir, opera
  • Composition
  • Technology
  • Private lessons - All instrumental and vocal categories, individual and group
• Nature and Outdoors - State Parks, Walking Tours, Gardening
• Wellness and Fitness - Yoga, Dance, Managing Stress, Flexibility, Core Strength, Exercise
• Law - Criminal Justice, Political Science, Ethics
• Leadership - Business, Management, Economics

Instructors plan and implement curriculum for class(es). Develop or update a course syllabus. Instructors are responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment and complying with HCC employment policies and guidelines.

Background and expertise in subject area, experience teaching, or training of adults or targeted audience. Academic degrees or professional credentials preferred. Some subject areas may also require specific certifications and levels of experience/training. References required.

• Posting Number: NB053P
• Number of Vacancies: 20
• Best Consideration Date: 12/30/2025
• Job Open Date: 06/10/2022
• Continuous Recruitment: Yes

Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment. HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to 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 .