World Languages Noncredit Adjunct Instructor

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Company: Howard Community College

Position Details

Position Information

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title
World Languages Noncredit Adjunct Instructor

FLSA
Non-Exempt

FT/PT
Part Time

Hours Per Week
2-5

Work Schedule
Adjunct

Position Salary Range
Starting at $37 per instructional hour

General Responsibilities

We are looking for Adjunct Instructors in American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish for the Division of Workforce, Career, and Community Education at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD. We also consider additional languages on an as-needed basis. Our hiring process is ongoing and depends on the current needs of our program. If you are not immediately considered, we will place your application in an applicant pool to be considered for future opportunities.

Work Performed

The instructor will be responsible for lesson planning and teaching noncredit language courses to adult learners, one evening per week. Our noncredit courses do not have assessments and grading. We are looking for someone enthusiastic about language learning, who is able to teach fun and engaging lessons for our program. Both in-person and online instructors are needed for foundational-level classes, low-intermediate level classes, mixed levels conversation classes, and “travelers” classes.

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required

Other Knowledge Required

• Proficiency in language of instruction
• Teaching experience (Experience in teaching or tutoring languages is preferred)
• Expertise in curriculum development and design
• Must reside in Maryland, or states contiguous to Maryland, including VA, WV, PA, or DC
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Linguistics, Languages, or related field

Working Conditions

Division
Workforce, Career, and Community Education – NEW

Department
Languages and Culture – NEW

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
NB172P

Number of Vacancies
On an as-needed basis

Best Consideration Date
05/01/2026

Job Open Date
09/26/2024

Job Close Date
05/01/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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/4128

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.