Adjunct Faculty - Professional Programs

Title: Adjunct Faculty - Professional Programs

Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College

Location: Frederick - 069

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Adjunct Faculty - Professional Programs:
Professional Programs include but are not limited to: Administration of Justice, Paralegal Studies, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Info Systems Technology, Business Management/Administration, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapist Assistant, Human Services, Medical Laboratory Technology, Emergency Medical Tech (EMT) and Medical Records.

Laurel Ridge Community College is accepting applications for an adjunct, part-time faculty (day, evening and weekend) for Professional Programs. Adjunct Faculty positions are appointed on a course-by-course, semester basis as needed. Adjunct faculty are employed to teach up to 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semester and/or up to 8 credit hours during Summer session. Teaching load is based upon student enrollment and staffing needs. Compensation is per credit hour and based upon rank. The adjunct faculty appointment contains no guarantee of continued employment. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate level college courses, which may include distance learning, on and off campus courses during the day, evening and weekends. A teaching demonstration may be required.

Applicants should posess a Master's degree, have eighteen graduate semester hours in the discipline/prefix specific to the class. Certain developmental or technical courses may be taught by instructors with a Bachelor's degree, a special certification, and/or work experience. The ability to use instructional technology is a plus. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until needed positions are filled. This is a continuous posting and applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.

Please note: applicants must reside in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland or DC.

Only on-line applications accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume and transcripts of all college work completed (cover letters are optional, but recommended). The resume should provide the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three professional references, your education, skills, and professional experiences as they relate to the responsibilities of this position. The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass the college's pre-employment security screening.

Compensation and Benefits:
Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty: The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience. The position is part time and as such is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies. Note: Adjunct/Continuing Education Faculty listings are on a continuous basis. Applicants will be contacted on an as needed basis.

Telework
According to DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking , effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

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Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should posess a Master's degree, have eighteen graduate semester hours in the discipline/prefix specific to the class. Certain developmental or technical courses may be taught by instructors with a Bachelor's degree, a special certification, and/or work experience.

History of successful teaching or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

The ability to use instructional technology.