Adjunct Faculty, Hospitality

Job Description Summary

Responsible for coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via instructional delivery formats including face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and remote. Face‑to‑face and hybrid classes may be offered on any Prince George’s Community College campus or off‑campus locations. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners, organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles, and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes.

The instructor also participates in related activities such as professional development, academic advising, and curriculum design, and performs all other duties as directed by the Division Chair, Dean of Instruction, or the President or designee.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Two years full‑time or equivalent part‑time teaching or training experience in Hospitality and/or Culinary Arts.
• Must be qualified to teach a variety of hospitality and/or culinary‑related courses.
• Professional credentialing preferred.

• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
• Use applicable technology and andragogical principles to teach course content via appropriate delivery formats (may include face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete mandated institutional trainings and professional development as required.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Facilitate instructional activities that promote student engagement and learning.
• Evaluate student performance using assessment tools as directed by the department; inform students in a timely manner of their progress.
• Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
• Provide an orientation at the first class meeting to include an overview of the course syllabus, outline of course objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, grading system, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
• Notify students of key dates and course adjustments.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements; maintain an up‑to‑date electronic grade book and enter final grades by the established due date.
• Maintain accurate class records and submit required class records by the established due date.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
• Maintain office hours, advise students, and refer students to appropriate resources as required.
• Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays); maintain regular communication with students using the assigned PGCC email.
• Submit annual program budgets to the Division Chair and work closely with the appropriate Chair on the development of annual division budgets for approval by the Dean of Instruction.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Mastery of course content.
• Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student‑centered approach.
• Effective communication with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess effective instruction.
• Proficiency in face‑to‑face, remote, and online modalities.
• Effective use of instructional technology (Internet, instructional software, learning management system, videoconferencing, etc.).
• Critical thinking, organization, and conflict management skills.
• Research skills where appropriate.
• Time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Teamwork ability.
• Problem‑solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to teach in non‑traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off‑campus, weekends, evenings, accelerated).
• Physical ability to perform tasks such as moving materials 5‑25 pounds occasionally.
• Capacity to teach core introductory courses and general education courses in economics.
• Knowledge of handling, storing, and maintaining…