Adjunct Faculty (French)

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Humanities

FLSA: Exempt

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Job Description Summary:

The instructor is 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. 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 or equivalent certification and accreditation from recognized college, university or national, state, or regional organization.

• Degrees are applicable only if earned at accredited institutions and verified with official transcripts.

• Pertinent professional experience may be substituted for the master’s degree at the discretion of the Vice President.

AREA SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Information provided based on the area discipline – discipline specific credentials and/or education are listed here.

• Master’s or Terminal Degree in related discipline. The degree may be in French, French language acquisition or linguistics, or the literatures/ cultures/ or area studies of the French-speaking world including France, Africa and/or the Americas.

• Native or near-native fluency in French.

• Specialized doctoral degree (J.D., M.D., M.F.A. etc.) are applicable to doctoral placement only for teaching assignments directly relevant to the degree; otherwise, such degrees are equated to the master’s degree for placement.

• Professional certification and/or state license for area of expertise

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 and accelerated).

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 a U.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 personal information will be required if selected for an interview.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Prince George’s Community College values the safety of its students, faculty, and staff. As part of that commitment, the College has announced effective October 21, 2021, all students, faculty, and staff must be vaccinated against COVID -19 or tested for the virus weekly. As a prospective or new employee, you will be required to comply with this mandate and all the necessary safety protocols, including wearing a mask. Please direct your questions related to the vaccination, testing, mask mandates, and requirements for exemptions to [email protected].

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.