Adjunct, Adult Education ABE/GED

Posting Details

Position Information

Adjunct Job Title Adjunct, Adult Education ABE/GED Discipline(s) Adjunct Job Description

Position Summary:

This position provides face-to-face, blended (HYR), and online (ONL) instruction in language arts, social studies, science, and/or math to adult learners age 18 and older who seek a high school diploma or want to strengthen basic skills prior to enrolling in post-secondary education.

Course offerings include Adult Basic Education, Non-Credit Reading, Non-Credit Math, Pre-Diploma, GED Math, GED Prep for Science, GED Prep for Social Studies, and GED Prep for Language Arts. Most classes meet for two days per week at Frederick Community College for three hours each day. Off-campus classes meet between 4 and 6 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly and artistic tools and practices available in the discipline.

2. Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of critical essential communication skills.

3. 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.

4. Model and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.

5. Maintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.

6. Submit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.

7. Maintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.

8. Assess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.

9. Online course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours.

10. Use the FCC email account provided for them to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in related discipline or field.

2. Experience teaching.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous experience in a Department of Labor Adult Education Program

2. Successful experience teaching adult learners

3. Successful experience teaching online or in a blended learning environment

4. Excellent oral and written communication skills

5. Ability to work positively and effectively with students from diverse

backgrounds

6. Successful experience using various online instructional platforms

Pool Number TS702P Special Instructions to Applicants

• Applications are reviewed in a quarterly basis. For questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact Jennifer Szabo at jszabo@frederick.edu.

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 May 31, 2027.

Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits 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. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits 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.

Essential Personnel? Telework Eligible? No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • To be considered for this position you must possess a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or similar field. Please indicate whether you meet the minimum qualifications for this role below.

• Yes, I meet the minimum qualifications.

• No, I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED

• High School Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Masters Degree

• PHD

• • Applicants must be willing to accept a class assignment within the next academic year. Please indicate your availability below - day/evening/weekends.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you available for in-person/on-campus teaching assignments?
• Y
• N

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Transcripts