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Adjunct Faculty – Visual Arts
Department:
Arts & Humanities
Pay Grade:
Credit Adjunct Faculty Scale
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Residency Restrictions:
Must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, DE or PA on the date employment commences and be willing to come to campus for identity verification.
Job Summary:
Adjunct faculty are primarily assigned teaching duties, including grading, class preparation, professional development activities, and office hours. They report to the Division Chair or Program Director.
Courses (face‑to‑face on campus for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026):
Art Appreciation
Art of the Western World
Essential Job Functions:
Teach no more than the equivalent of 24‑teaching load hours per year.
Hold classes as scheduled.
Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning.
Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks).
Check and respond to all emails within two business days.
Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System.
Hold required office hours.
Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources.
Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives.
Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data.
Collaborate with student support offices and professionals.
Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary.
Engage in professional development including departmental orientation.
Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings.
Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students.
Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s Degree in a studio art or art history.
Prior teaching experience at college level preferred.
Ability to use technology in teaching.
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.
Physical Demands:
This work is normally sedentary and occasionally requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force. Required abilities include: communicating effectively, visual acuity, mental acuity, repetitive motion (e.g., keyboarding), and ability to stand, sit, walk, and move between areas.
Work Environment:
College campus with direct contact with students, staff, faculty, and the public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and campus environments. Typical safety precautions and office equipment use are required.
Directions to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript by email to Jessica Hardesty – jhardesty@carrollcc.edu. The unofficial transcript must show your name, the institution’s name, and the degree/date conferred. An official transcript will be required upon hiring. The position is open until filled.
To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:
Successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions).
Be able to work on campus from the first day of employment.
Be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employment.
Be currently authorized to work in the US; the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
Complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process.
Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Arts & Humanities
Pay Grade:
Credit Adjunct Faculty Scale
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Residency Restrictions:
Must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, DE or PA on the date employment commences and be willing to come to campus for identity verification.
Job Summary:
Adjunct faculty are primarily assigned teaching duties, including grading, class preparation, professional development activities, and office hours. They report to the Division Chair or Program Director.
Courses (face‑to‑face on campus for Spring 2026 and Fall 2026):
Art Appreciation
Art of the Western World
Essential Job Functions:
Teach no more than the equivalent of 24‑teaching load hours per year.
Hold classes as scheduled.
Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning.
Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks).
Check and respond to all emails within two business days.
Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System.
Hold required office hours.
Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources.
Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives.
Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data.
Collaborate with student support offices and professionals.
Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary.
Engage in professional development including departmental orientation.
Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings.
Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students.
Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Master’s Degree in a studio art or art history.
Prior teaching experience at college level preferred.
Ability to use technology in teaching.
Must be positive, cooperative, and supportive.
Physical Demands:
This work is normally sedentary and occasionally requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force. Required abilities include: communicating effectively, visual acuity, mental acuity, repetitive motion (e.g., keyboarding), and ability to stand, sit, walk, and move between areas.
Work Environment:
College campus with direct contact with students, staff, faculty, and the public in classrooms, common areas, offices, and campus environments. Typical safety precautions and office equipment use are required.
Directions to Apply:
Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and an unofficial transcript by email to Jessica Hardesty – jhardesty@carrollcc.edu. The unofficial transcript must show your name, the institution’s name, and the degree/date conferred. An official transcript will be required upon hiring. The position is open until filled.
To qualify for employment, selected candidates must:
Successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions).
Be able to work on campus from the first day of employment.
Be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV, or DC as of the first day of employment.
Be currently authorized to work in the US; the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
Complete an employment application upon request, prior to progressing through the initial interview process.
Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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