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Position Title
Life Sciences Adjunct Faculty Pool
FLSA
Non-Exempt
FT/PT
Part Time
Hours Per Week
Varies depending on course
Work Schedule
Varies depending on course
Position Salary Range
See adjunct faculty pay rates for current fiscal year
Summary
The Department of Life Sciences (Division of Health and Sciences) is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated adjunct instructors to teach various life science courses, including lecture and lab instruction. Classes are offered in a variety of formats, including face-to-face, fully online, and hybrid modes of instruction. Weekday, weekend and evening teaching opportunities are available. Join our team of dedicated instructors to inspire and educate the next generation of scientists and to instill fundamental scientific competence in students across the college. Enjoy small class sizes, supportive coordinators, well-equipped classrooms, and top-of-the-line lab facilities and equipment. Earn additional income while conveying your passion and expertise to a diverse and motivated student population. The Department of Life Sciences is looking for adjunct faculty to teach in these subjects:
• Biology (for majors and non-majors)
• Microbiology
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Environmental Sciences
• Genetics
• Cell Biology
• Botany
Note that applications are reviewed periodically by department chairs and course coordinators on an as-needed basis to staff courses in fall, winter, spring, and summer terms. Approximately 10-30 new adjuncts are hired every year. Your application enters you into an adjunct pool that is monitored during specific times of year, not continuously.
Additional Salary Information: To view our current compensation, please visit the webpage at:
Human Resources | Howard Community College
Essential Role Responsibilities
Candidates should be prepared to engage modern learners through effective and rigorous instruction that utilizes appropriate technology and employs teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learning styles. Adjunct faculty are expected to:
• Plan, organize, and teach curriculum content in alignment with course objectives.
• Use applicable technology and pedagogical principles, teach course content via an appropriate delivery format (may include face-to-face, hybrid, online, and remote instruction).
• Complete required institutional trainings, trainings for teaching online and professional development.
• Follow department and division requirements for preparing a course syllabus.
• Plan and deliver 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 their progress. Maintain an up-to-date electronic grade book and enter final grades by the established due date.
• Comply with attendance and grading requirements as established for the course.
• Participate in departmental evaluation and course assessment processes as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with students, including timely replies to student emails. Use the assigned HCC email for communication within the department and with students.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in subject or related area to teach laboratories, master's degree in subject or related areas to teach lectures
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demand Summary
Division
Teaching & Learning Services
Department
Health & Sciences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NB216P
Number of Vacancies
Varies
Best Consideration Date
08/31/2025
Job Open Date
07/17/2025
Job Close Date
Continuous Recruitment?
Yes
Applicant Instructions
*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.
HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.
Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5083
EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.