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Adjunct, Thrive Program

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Position Summary:

To provide creative, non-credit personal enrichment instruction to adults with intellectual disabilities within the Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) Department. Adjunct faculty shall teach proposed and/or assigned courses which must be approved by the program manager and executive director. Course topics taught in this program include:

Science, Math & STEM

Computer & Technology Basics

Creative Arts

Health & Personal Safety

Literary, Cultural & Writing

Life Skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Plan detailed, relevant, creative lesson plans to engage students.

Provide course descriptions, learning objectives and supply needs to the Program Manager.

Complete orientation process for adjunct faculty, including Title IX and other College Policy training.

Submit and update personnel forms required for employment.

Provide timely notice if unable to attend class or scheduled meetings.

Submit class evaluations and other documents as directed by program staff.

Promote open‑minded inquiry, cooperation and mutual respect among students.

Provide applicable and relevant classroom exercises and activities.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate education level (varies by course).

Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities.

Basic computer skills necessary for utilizing technology in the classroom.

Desired Qualifications:

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Previous teaching, teaching‑assistant or student‑teaching experience.

Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e‑mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. The posting will remain active through May 31 2026.

Contact Information:

Kimberly Clarke, kclarke@frederick.edu, 301‑846‑2427.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Frederick Community College is an equal‑opportunity employer that values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under‑represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.

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