Instructor, English - Columbia, MD

About Us · Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, · Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We ar ...

Job description

About Us

Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years,

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here

Position Title

Instructor, English

FLSA

Exempt

FT/PT

Full Time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

M-F 8:30-5

Grade

F2

Compensation Range

$63,544-76,253

Summary

At Howard Community College, we are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible education to a diverse student population. Currently, we seek a passionate and experienced English faculty member to join our team and contribute to our mission of fostering student success through exceptional teaching and learning. We are looking for a full-time, budgeted, 10-month faculty member who will excel in delivering engaging and effective English instruction in a variety of courses, such as college composition, corequisite support courses, information literacy, multilingual English instruction, and literature. Courses are taught through various teaching modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid, and may be taught during the day or evening. Class sessions will be a mixture of traditional and accelerated term lengths. Top applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence, possess strong communication skills, value collaboration and teamwork, and have a proven track record of working with a diverse student body.

Requirements:

• The position requires a Master's degree in English (or a related field)

• Community college and/or university teaching experience in English courses

• Proficiency in instructional technology and pedagogy, including learning management systems.

Essential Role Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of English courses, such as college composition, corequisite support course, information literacy, ESL/MEL, and literature.

• Develop and implement engaging and effective instructional materials and strategies for a variety of course modalities and term lengths.

• Utilize education technology effectively, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), online course development tools, and free/low-cost software programs.

• Develop formative and summative assessments.

• Engage in curriculum development and assessment processes.

• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance educational practices and support student success.

• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

• Contribute meaningfully to the English Department, including participating in meetings, committee work, professional development activities, college-wide initiatives, and community outreach activities.

• Cultivate and maintain constructive and supportive relationships with students, staff, and faculty members.

• Pursue teaching improvement and professional development

• Teach 30 credits per year of English courses.

• Hold office hours as stipulated by the collective bargaining agreement

• Fulfill these and other responsibilities of full-time faculty in accordance with collective bargaining agreement and college policies.

Application Instructions:

Please include the following documents

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

3) 1-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4) Any other related documents you wish the committee to review

Minimum Education Required

Master's degree

Experience Required

1

Preferred Experience

N/A

Physical Demand Summary

N/A

Supervisory Position?

No

Division

Teaching & Learning Services

Department

Foundational Learning

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

B602P

Number of Vacancies

2

Best Consideration Date

03/19/2026

Job Open Date

02/20/2026

Job Close Date

Continuous Recruitment?

No

Job Category

Faculty

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

*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).

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EEO Statement

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