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Adjunct faculty are expected community and college requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.\nEssential Duties And Responsibilities\nThese duties are intended only as examples of the various types of jobs to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.\nFacilitate student mastery of learning outcomes using the most relevant scholarly and professional tools and practices available in the discipline.\nActively engage students in critical thinking, meta-cognitive processes, and advancement of essential communication skills.\nInfuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional process as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.\nModel and cultivate open-minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem-solving.\nMaintain currency in academic discipline and pedagogy.\nComplete all assigned institutional and professional training.\nDeliver instruction, assess and report student learning, assign grades, and regularly communicate with students in adherence with FCC requirements.\nAdhere to instructional timelines and guidelines and utilize college instructional technology.\nUse only an FCC email account when conducting College business.\nFacilitate Student Learning:\nSubmit syllabi and other instructional materials in a timely manner.\nMaintain regular communication with students and, when appropriate, use the Student Success Alert notification process.\nAssess student work in a timely manner and submit course grades by the posted deadline.\nOnline course instructors will respond to student email inquiries within 24-36 hours.\nUse the FCC email account provided to communicate with the College, faculty, staff, and students. Share this information with their students.\nProficient use of course materials and medium(s)\nProfessional Development:\nStay current with developments, trends, and emerging information within the discipline.\nIdentify and implement, as appropriate, innovative pedagogical practices.\nStrive to understand and use technology as it applies to pedagogical standards of delivery within the discipline and as it is appropriate for the student population.\nApply technology or other skills to tasks designated by the administration and professional development opportunities.\nOther Expectations:\nParticipate in New Adjunct Orientation, Adjunct Nights, and other professional training provided by the College for which adjunct faculty will be additionally compensated.\nCollect and submit required student learning outcomes (SLO) and general education assessment data for courses under review.\nSubmit required employment documentation, including all official post-secondary transcripts, in a timely manner.\nComplete Title IX Sexual Misconduct, safety and security, and other required training.\nCommunicate evacuation, lockdown, and other safety protocols to students during the first class session and repeat as necessary after the last add date.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s of Law/Legal Studies/Paralegal, and Master’s of Paralegal or Master’s of Laws\nExperience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegal\nProfessional experience with court system, law firms, corporations, governmental/administrative agencies, public interest organizations, or related industries\nPoised in navigating the developing landscape of the paralegal profession and related industries including a command of stakeholders\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDoctor of Jurisprudence\nAbility to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace and classroom\nTwo years of college teaching experience.\nExperience using online learning management systems such as Blackboard\nPool Number\nTS685P\nFor questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact the Jason Deater at jadeater@frederick.edu\nFrederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.\nNon-Discrimination Statement\nFrederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.\nEssential Personnel?:\nNo\nTelework Eligible?:\nNo\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Socket","rawCompany":"socket","city":"Frederick","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T03:17:58.136Z","occupations":[{"code":"25-1199.00","title":"Postsecondary Teachers, All Other","slug":"postsecondary-teachers-all-other"},{"code":"25-1112.00","title":"Law Teachers, Postsecondary","slug":"law-teachers-postsecondary"},{"code":"23-2011.00","title":"Paralegals and Legal Assistants","slug":"paralegals-and-legal-assistants"}],"industries":[{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"611210","title":"Junior Colleges","slug":"junior-colleges"},{"code":"611699","title":"All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction","slug":"all-other-miscellaneous-schools-and-instruction"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Adjunct, Paralegal Studies","description":"Adjunct Job Title\nAdjunct, Paralegal Studies\nAdjunct Job Description\nPosition Summary:\nAdjunct faculty teach courses as assigned based on disciplinary needs, educational background, and experience. Adjunct faculty develop and/or present course materials as requested by their supervisor and evaluate student progress in adherence with the core learning outcomes of assigned courses. Adjunct faculty are expected community and college requirements, work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, and use varying teaching styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace.\nEssential Duties And Responsibilities\nThese duties are intended only as examples of the various types of jobs to be performed. 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Share this information with their students.\nProficient use of course materials and medium(s)\nProfessional Development:\nStay current with developments, trends, and emerging information within the discipline.\nIdentify and implement, as appropriate, innovative pedagogical practices.\nStrive to understand and use technology as it applies to pedagogical standards of delivery within the discipline and as it is appropriate for the student population.\nApply technology or other skills to tasks designated by the administration and professional development opportunities.\nOther Expectations:\nParticipate in New Adjunct Orientation, Adjunct Nights, and other professional training provided by the College for which adjunct faculty will be additionally compensated.\nCollect and submit required student learning outcomes (SLO) and general education assessment data for courses under review.\nSubmit required employment documentation, including all official post-secondary transcripts, in a timely manner.\nComplete Title IX Sexual Misconduct, safety and security, and other required training.\nCommunicate evacuation, lockdown, and other safety protocols to students during the first class session and repeat as necessary after the last add date.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s of Law/Legal Studies/Paralegal, and Master’s of Paralegal or Master’s of Laws\nExperience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegal\nProfessional experience with court system, law firms, corporations, governmental/administrative agencies, public interest organizations, or related industries\nPoised in navigating the developing landscape of the paralegal profession and related industries including a command of stakeholders\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDoctor of Jurisprudence\nAbility to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace and classroom\nTwo years of college teaching experience.\nExperience using online learning management systems such as Blackboard\nPool Number\nTS685P\nFor questions regarding this position or for more information, please contact the Jason Deater at jadeater@frederick.edu\nFrederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and strongly encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply. 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