Adjunct Faculty, Childcare

Adjunct Faculty

Position Information

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty, Childcare

Position Type

Faculty

Department

EDUCATION

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Fixed Term/Tenure Track

Grade

...

Salary Range

Hiring Salary Range

Commensurate with Education

Union/Non Union

Non Union

Job Description Summary

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
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum of two years of experience in child care, early
childhood education, or related is required
• Teaching experience preferred

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.

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 teach in non-traditional formats (online, remote,
hybrid) and settings (off-campus, weekends, evenings andaccelerated).
• Ability to perform a range of physical positions and mobile
conditions including but not limited to occasionally movingmaterials 5-25 pounds.

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.

ACCOMMODATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
satisfactorily perform each essential job duty. Prince George’s
Community College provides reasonable accommodations when requested
by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such
accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Accommodation
determinations are made on a case-by-case basis. If reasonable
accommodation is needed, please contact the ECT department.

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

Is the incumbent responsible for working with minor children or
directly engaging with minor children on campus?

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ADJ24711/12

Open Date

07/01/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled

No

Background Check Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 bachelor's degree in a related field?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience in child
care, early childhood education, or related?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to
continue working in the United States? As required by the 1986Immigration Act, candidates must present acceptable documentationshowing that they are a U.S. Citizen or a resident authorized towork in the U.S.
• 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

Optional Documents
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation 1

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