Adjunct, Biology

Adjunct, Biology

Frederick Community College, a public institution in Frederick, MD, invites applications for the Adjunct, Biology teaching position. Applicants will teach undergraduate biology courses, facilitate mastery of core learning outcomes, and contribute to the academic community.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta‑cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.
• Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
• Model and cultivate open‑minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem‑solving.
• Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.
• Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.
• Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.
• Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours.
• Use the FCC email account provided to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Provide students with this information.

Professional Development

• Seek out current developments and information within discipline.
• Identify and implement, as appropriate, innovative pedagogical practices.
• Strive to understand and use technology as it applies to pedagogical standards of delivery within the discipline and as it is appropriate for the student population.
• Apply technology or other skills to tasks designated by the administration and professional development opportunities.

Other Expectations

• Participate in New Adjunct Orientation, Adjunct Nights, and other professional training provided by the College for which adjunct faculty will be additionally compensated.
• Collect and submit required student learning outcomes (SLO) and general education assessment data for courses under review.
• Submit required employment documentation, including all official post‑secondary transcripts, in a timely manner.
• Complete Title IX Sexual Misconduct, safety and security, and other required training.
• Communicate to students evacuation, lockdown, and other safety protocols during the first class session and repeat as necessary after the last add date.

Telework Eligible: No

Pool Number

TS643P

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e‑mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. By completing this application, you are putting your name into consideration to be hired as a Frederick Community College adjunct faculty member. This posting will remain active through 5/31/2026.

Contact

Jordan Baker, Assistant Dean Biological and Physical Sciences
Jordan Baker, Assistant Dean Biological and Physical Sciences, e‑mail: , phone:

Equal Opportunity Employer

Frederick Community College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibit discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. We encourage members from historically under‑represented groups to apply.

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