Adjunct Instructor - History

Overview

Located 45 minutes from the Nation’s Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges). CSM offers academic programs in over 100 disciplines and is among America’s top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories. The college provides health insurance benefits, a state retirement pension plan, wellness programs, and flexible scheduling including code green early closures, holiday breaks, and spring break.

Adjunct faculty are hired on an as-needed basis at all campus locations. CSM also has a significant need for passionate adjunct faculty excited to contribute to our Early College program, where students take dual-enrollment courses between high school and CSM to earn a certificate or degree.

• Ancient Greek and Roman History
• American Experience
• History of Africa
• History of African Americans
• History of American Warfare
• History of the Middle East
• History of Race and Racism
• History of Western Civilization
• History of Women in America
• History of World Affairs
• Medieval Civilization
• U.S. History
• Women in Europe

• Plan, organize, and instruct courses at the College of Southern Maryland campus, center, or clinical location to which assigned.
• Ensure that assigned classes are held as scheduled; communicate all absences and changes to the course schedule to the Course or Program Coordinator.
• Maintain a high level of expertise in the subjects taught and stimulate enthusiasm for those subjects.
• Plan each unit or lesson by content and method so each class is meaningful.
• Ensure each program/class contains essential curricular components, appropriate content and pedagogy, and remains current.
• Teach all classes according to an approved course syllabus and for the required duration.
• Study and utilize students’ learning styles to facilitate the best teaching and learning situations.
• Incorporate instructional technologies in instructional delivery as appropriate.
• Maximize the learning opportunities for each student.
• Keep students informed about course content, requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance requirements.
• Promptly grade papers and other work and keep students informed about their progress throughout the semester or term.
• Demonstrate genuine concern for each student through individual student conferences, as needed.

• File an appropriate course syllabus for each course taught with the appropriate program coordinator and the HEA administrative assistant.
• Ensure that each course section is web-enhanced.
• Use available college online resources, including the home page, syllabi posting, grade book, etc.
• Use the college Group Wise email system for professional communication with students, faculty, division chair, and other college personnel with a response time of 48-72 hours.
• Notify the Course or Program Coordinator of any student concerns or conduct violations within 48 hours of the incident.
• Maintain accurate and complete scholastic records, including attendance records.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other college evaluations in accordance with college policy.
• Submit academic reports and other documentation in a timely manner and when appropriate.
• Attend all faculty meetings, college assemblies, professional development and orientation activities, and other meetings as called by the President, Vice President, Associate Vice President, Division Chair, Program Coordinator, or Course Coordinator.
• Become familiar with all college policies and procedures and comply with them.
• Become familiar with the Faculty Handbook.
• Convey college-related information to students in a timely manner as requested by college officials.

• Participate in program and curriculum review and development and student learning outcomes assessment initiatives.
• Recommend textbooks and other instructional materials, including classroom and laboratory equipment, to the Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Division Chair or designee.
• Make suggestions to the Course Coordinator, Program Coordinator, Division Chair, Associate Vice…