College Composition, English​/Literacy Adjunct Faculty Pool

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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!

College Composition, English, and/or Literacy Adjunct Faculty Pool

Non‑Exempt

Part Time

3 hours a week in class (or online) per 3‑credit course and additional hours for grading and course prep

Morning, Afternoon, Evening / Flexible (online)

See adjunct salary schedule below

This posting is a pool for those interested in teaching college level Composition (ENGL 121), College Composition support/corequisite courses (similar to developmental writing), Literature, and/or Information Literacy (INFO 100) courses offered ether, these courses cover all levels of reading and writing skills for students as well as researching and using information. The Department Head, Course Coordinators, and ENGL Program Manager will review applicants for these positions when a need arises.

ENGL 121 College Composition: this transfer‑level writing course 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.

ENGL 021:
Academic Reading and Writing:
At HCC, developmental writers are placed directly into ENGL 121:
College Composition, though they are also enrolled in ENGL: 021, a course designed to support their success. This course, which is closely aligned with the College Composition curriculum, employs an integrated reading and writing approach to help students develop confidence and proficiency in the areas of academic reading, research, and writing. The course also addresses common barriers to student success.

These sections are paired with individual ENGL 121 sections taught by the same instructor; applicants with experience in either or both College Composition and Developmental Writing are encouraged to apply, and curricular support will be provided.

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.

Literature: these courses include American Literature, African American Literature, Asian American Literature, Latin American Literature, Middle Eastern Literature, Ethics of Literature, Literature by and about Women, Literature in Film, Children's Literature, Poetry, World Literature, The Short Story, and others.

Adjunct faculty may teach 1-3 courses each semester, depending on schedule and availability. In the English Department at HCC, adjunct faculty are considered part of the campus community: they are paired with experienced mentors, supported with curricular materials, invited to participate in professional development (including Faculty and Professional Learning Communities), and there may be opportunities to engage in certain faculty teams or special projects.

There may be added opportunities to work as an embedded tutor and/or tutor students in our tutoring center.

• 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.

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