Job Description
Adjunct Faculty
Position Information
Position Title
Planning for Academic Success Adjunct Faculty
Position Type
Faculty
Department
Humanities, English, and Social Science
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Fixed Term/Tenure Track
Grade
...
Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range
Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience
Union/Non Union
Non Union
Job Description Summary
The instructor is responsible for the coordination, planning,
preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction
and related activities during the day, evening, or weekend via
instructional delivery formats to include 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 at 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 is also responsible for participating in related
activities to include professional development, academic advising,
curriculum design.
Minimum Qualifications
- EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A combination of education, training, credentials and/or experience that meets the needs and requirements of thedepartment
- Official documentation of credentials and degrees may be requested; degrees are recognized only if earned at an accreditedinstitution.
- DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree or terminal degree (e.g., J.D., M.D., M.F.A) required.
- The Planning for Academic Success course is a one-credit, 8-week course for new students. The focus of the Planning forAcademic Success course is on academic planning and careerexploration, goal setting, time management, wellness, andstrategies for academic success. Instructors will be expected tocommit the time and energy necessary to support studentsuccess.
- Instructors are required to: -Participate in training and professional development sessions and attend annual Planning forAcademic Success Instructor trainings in May, August, and October.
- Complete required assessment pieces in a timely fashion. -Adhere to common course syllabus and assignments. -Submit final grades bythe college designated deadline through OwlLink Online. -Holdweekly office hours.
- Prior teaching experience in higher education or high school is highly preferred.
- Willingness to train and teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote, hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends,evenings and accelerated).
- Uphold and follow through on all prescribed elements of Planning for Academic Success curriculum. Follow all guidelines andexpectations in accordance with the Planning for Academic Successfaculty requirements.
- Demonstrated interest in collaboration and engagement with diverse students, staff, faculty, and the university community.Demonstrated familiarity with, and interest in teaching on adiverse campus, embracing interculturalism in education andinclusive pedagogy preferred.
- Demonstrated capacity and enthusiasm for teaching students in their first year at the community college level.
- Desire to advance student learning, development, and success in higher education settings.
- Experience with Canvas, Blackboard, and other instructional technology
- Demonstrated interculturalism in education and inclusive pedagogy (in teaching demonstration and/or experience shown onCV)
- Demonstrated collaboration with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, education levels and degrees ofprofessional training
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Mastery of course content
- Ability to provide service to diverse populations using a student-centered approach
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff
- Ability to plan, deliver and assess effective instruction
- Ability to teach in face to face, remote and online modalities, as needed
- Ability to effectively use 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
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Problem-solving and analytical ability
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout theinstitution
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion
Criteria
CRITERIA : The following criteria, which are not the sole
criteria used in the final hiring decision, will be used to review
the applications of those persons who meet the stated minimum
qualifications and to select those qualified applicants who will be
interviewed. Other information and observations made during the
interview process may be considered in the selection process. A
Resume/CV and cover letter are required with the application.
Please ensure that your documents address the criteria listed below
for this position.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in conjunction with course outcomes.
- Using applicable technology and andragogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may includeface-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 appropriate 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 theirprogress
- Create and administer assessments that monitor student progress; provide timely student feedback.
- Provide an orientation at the first- class meeting to include (as applicable) an overview of the course syllabus, an outline ofcourse objectives, course requirements, attendance policy, gradingsystem, textbook(s), and supplemental materials.
- Notify students of key dates and course adjustments
- Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course (may include maintaining an up-to-date electronicgrade book, and entering final grades by the established duedate).
- Maintain accurate class records; submit required class records by the established due date
- Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as directed.
- Follow department and division requirements for maintaining office hours, advising students, and referring students toappropriate resources.
- Respond to student emails and phone calls within 48 hours with the exception of weekends and holidays. Maintain regularcommunication with students. Use the assigned PGCC email forcommunication with the department and with students.
- Attend all required meetings.
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively
communicate and interact with other employees and the public
through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally
defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel
objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and
operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not
limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax
machine. No significant climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching,
reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping,
and repetitive motions.
- OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written standard English.
- As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing your identity and that you are aU.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.
- A background investigation will be conducted prior to the offer of employment. A signed authorization for the release of personalinformation will be required if selected for an interview.
Is Background Check Required?
Yes
Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or
directly engaging with minor children on campus?
No
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ADJ21811/12
Open Date
07/01/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Background Check Statement
Special Instructions to Applicants
Effective August 8, 2022, Prince George’s Community College’s
current vaccine mandate will expire for students, faculty, and
staff. Select exceptions may apply. Face coverings will be
voluntary campus-wide, including in classrooms and instructional
spaces. Although the College will no longer require new employees
and students to be vaccinated as a condition of employment or
instruction based on current public health conditions, COVID -19
vaccines and boosters are strongly recommended.
Application Status ; you will receive an email
acknowledging receipt of your application, upon which time no
further communication occurs unless selected for an interview or
the position is filled. If recommended for hire, communication is
immediately sent to your references listed on your application.
Also, you will receive an email notification from HireRight
requesting you to submit authorization to complete a background
investigation
Posting Specific Questions
- Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Master's Degree?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have teaching experience at the college or high school level, in area of concentration, or significant professionalexperience relevant to the teaching area?
- Yes
- No
- * Please be advised that as required by the 1986 Immigration Act, candidates must be prepared to present acceptabledocumentation showing identity and that you are a U.S. Citizen oran alien who is authorized to work. It is the college's policy thatPGCC does not provide sponsorship for prospective employees. Willyou require sponsorship to work in the United States?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- HERC
- HigherEd Jobs
- Hispanic Outlook
- Indeed
- Personal Referral
- PGCC Website
- Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook)
- The Chronicle of Higher Ed
- The Washington Post
- Other: Please indicate below
- Educause
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity? If you selected 'Other' please indicate source:
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
- Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Optional Documents
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Other
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