Humanities Adjunct Faculty Pool

Position Summary

This posting is a pool for those interested in teaching humanities courses offered rses include creative writing, Introduction to the Humanities, and Introduction to the Creative Arts. The department chair and/or coordinator will review applications when staffing needs arise. The pool will be cleared annually in January, so please reapply if interested. Adjunct faculty may teach 1‑3 courses each semester, depending on enrollment needs, availability, and skill match.

Teaching in any mode requires use of the learning management system Canvas as well as participation as needed in course assessments. Adjunct faculty are invited to participate in professional development.

• Prepare course materials and Canvas course site as guided by the humanities instructional team.
• Deliver quality instruction appropriate to mode.
• Meet with students in person or virtually.
• Grade/assess student work promptly.
• Attend required faculty meetings.
• Complete required trainings and other employment‑related requirements.

• Master's degree in humanities, arts, or closely related discipline, or significant graduate work toward the degree, or significant professional experience as determined by the chair/coordinator.
• Prior teaching experience; college teaching experience preferred.
• Prior college teaching experience in humanities preferred.
• Ability to use or learn to use the learning management system Canvas for course information, communication, and in hybrid and online modes, delivery.

Hours per week: 3 hours in class (or online) per 3‑credit course plus additional hours for grading and course preparation. Work schedule may be morning, afternoon, or online.

Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

Howard Community College is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. HCC generally will 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, and Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or be 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 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.