Adjunct, Business and Careers

at  Frederick Community College

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position provides training and instruction for adult learners taking business or entrepreneurial courses in both open enrollment and contract training situations. This position requires subject matter expertise on topics related to, business, project management, real estate, home inspection, childcare etc. The Business Management Adjunct is responsible for the development and delivery of non-credit curriculum.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s Degree
2. 5 years of experience in related field

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated subject matter expertise in desired area
2. Industry certifications specific to the subject area
3. Two year teaching experience with adult learners
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills
5. Strong customer service skills
6. Knowledge of PeopleSoft and Blackboard learning management systems
7. Experience in a higher educational environment
8. Training and experience appropriate to online instruction
9. Exposure to current educational practices for student learning
10. Ability to learn and remain current about Workforce Development
11. Ability to work independently in a fast-paced atmosphere
12. Ability to use varying styles, approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace

The following are the functions essential to performing this job:
1. Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with all team members.
2. Acquire and sustain a collaborative relationship with key personnel of the Workforce Development program.
3. Identify and disseminate information regarding current educational methods and techniques.
4. Enrich programs by conducting research on workforce development.
5. Initiate or proofread documents for teaching activities.
6. Maintain appropriate program records and associated retrieval systems.
7. Provide technical expertise and offer recommendations for improvement.
8. Be prepared to teach some or all of a course in an online or hybrid format.
9. Assist the process of analyzing, designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating educational and training programs.
10. Participate in meetings as a member of the Workforce Development team.
11. Adhere to all FERPA requirements as well as all FCC policies and procedures.
12. Perform other duties relevant to the mission of the Workforce Development program.