Child Care and Teacher Education Instructor

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Child Care and Teacher Education Instructor Posting Category Adjunct Faculty/Part-time Instructor Starting salary range or starting hourly rate range $57.22 per hour Classification Title About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits Job Description

Teacher Education and Child Care Instructors provide expert skills and knowledge to deliver instruction to their students, focusing on ensuring students achieve the necessary skills mandated by course curricula and successfully meet course objectives. Instructors may be required to evaluate students' performance by verifying their understanding of the course material, competency of learned skills, and their ability to demonstrate applied knowledge. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the Behavioral and Social Science Dean and Teacher Education Department Coordinator in creating syllabi, tests, and other documents related to instruction.
• Preparing and distributing class syllabus and reviewing with students.
• Delivering a full session of instruction as assigned.
• Assessing student outcomes through exams, quizzes, and other graded assignments where appropriate.
• Communicating with students to support learning and goal achievement; referring students to services available to them as needed.
• Submit required attendance, grades, and other information on time based on the requirements of the Academic Affairs division.
• Adhering to FERPA records protection laws.
• Following the College's practices and procedures and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

This job opening is for both online and in-person instruction.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active until December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re-apply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active until December 31 of the following calendar year.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in education or a closely related field required, master's degree preferred.

Required Experience

Expertise in the field of study for instructional assignment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to provide instruction in person, virtual, and online as required by the College.
• Proficiency in required instructional and communication software as designated by the College.
• Ability to work and cooperate with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
• Ability to work with, within, and promote a diverse workforce and environment.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of several ongoing projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to understand and act on oral and written instructions in English.
• Ability to maintain customer service and satisfaction as it relates to assigned unit or area of expertise.
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately.

Preferred Qualifications General Weekly Work Schedule

Varies based on teaching assignment.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-012AO Open Date Close Date 12/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a conferred bachelor's degree or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have prior experience teaching as part-time or adjunct faculty?

• Yes

• No

• • When are you available to teach? (select all that apply)

• Daytime

• Evenings

• Weekends

• • When are you available to teach throughout the year? (select all that apply)

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

• • Do you have experience using a Learning Management System (LMS) such as Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas, Moodle?

• Yes

• No

• • Online teaching assignments are contingent upon the successful completion of five online training modules provided by HCC. Do you accept this condition of teaching online?

• Yes

• No

• N/A

• • Do you live in Maryland or a contiguous state to Maryland? (PA, DE, VA, WV, DC)

• Yes

• No

• • Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States from Harford Community College?

• No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

• Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents