Adjunct Faculty for Foster Youth Program

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The Adjunct Faculty for the Foster Youth Program provides high-quality instruction and academic support to students participating in Howard Community College's Foster Youth Program, in partnership with Howard County Department of Social Services Ready by 21 Independent Living Program and Youth Transitional Services. The instructor creates an inclusive, supportive, and trauma-informed learning environment that promotes academic achievement, career readiness, and personal development for current and former foster youth.

The instructor delivers course content using evidence-based instructional practices while collaborating with program staff to support student persistence, engagement, and successful completion of educational and workforce pathways. Courses may include college success, workforce readiness, life skills, strength and career exploration, financial literacy, or discipline-specific academic instruction.

* Deliver engaging, student-centered instruction in a variety of topics and settings.

* Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that supports students from diverse backgrounds, including current and former foster youth.

* Utilize trauma-informed and equity-minded teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and success.

* Collaborate with program administrators to develop and maintain course materials, syllabi, assignments, and assessments consistent with college standards.

* Evaluate student performance and provide timely feedback on tasks and projects.

* Maintain accurate attendance, performance evaluation, and required instructional records in accordance with college policies.

* Collaborate with Foster Youth Program staff, guest speakers, and student support personnel to identify and address student needs.

* Refer students to appropriate campus and community resources, including tutoring, counseling, financial assistance, mentorship opportunities, and basic needs supports.

* Participate in program meetings, faculty development activities, and required college training.

* Support student retention and completion by maintaining regular communication with students and responding promptly to questions and concerns.

* Remain current in subject matter expertise and instructional best practices.

* Comply with Howard Community College policies, procedures, accreditation requirements, and FERPA regulations.

* Perform other instructional and program-related duties as assigned.

* Minimum of Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred

* Minimum of two years of teaching, training, or related professional experience required

* Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success

* Experience with online learning platforms and instructional technology preferred
* Ability to work one Thursday evening and one Saturday each month

* Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

* Ability to establish positive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.

* Ability to create a supportive, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

* Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

* Strong organizational and time management skills.

* Commitment to Howard Community College's mission of student success, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

* Performs all duties while considering the impact of actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

* Demonstrates a background in program and course development

* Experience in social work, case management, or counseling

* Familiarity with Maryland's Foster Youth programs, policies, and laws

* Experience working with youth or young adults from historically underserved populations strongly preferred

* Experience supporting current or former foster youth, opportunity youth, first-generation college students, or other vulnerable student populations

* Must be able to stand for extended periods of time

* Be able to lift small boxes (approximately 25 lbs.)

* Walk across campus and up and down stairs

*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).

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.