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Adjunct Faculty jobs are open across community colleges, universities, and online education platforms, from entry-level lecturers to experienced instructors, with specializations in liberal arts, STEM, and professional studies. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Catonsville, MD
Adjunct Faculty
2027a-11
Instruction
School of Arts and Communication
11/01/2026
10/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Description
CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off-site community locations.
American Sign Language, Adjunct faculty are needed to teach day (evening, weekend, and/or online) classes at the Community College of Baltimore County. Adjunct faculty will be expected to facilitate learning via preparation and delivery of instruction, cooperation with College support staff in timely submission of materials and grades as required and, coordination of activities with the Program Director or Coordinator. Adjunct faculty are selected based on program needs and subject matter expertise of the applicant.
Adjunct level 1 - $1,135 per credit hour.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in deaf-related discipline such as American Sign Language Teaching, Deaf Studies, or Linguistics of ASL. ASLTA certification strongly preferred
- Two (2) years teaching experience
- Proficient computer skills and MicroSoft applications knowledge
- Prior college teaching experience preferred
- Deaf individuals are encouraged to apply.
Class Specific Essential Duties
- Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator
- Abides by College wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct
- Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population
- Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab
- Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and College policies
- Ensures that program specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner
- Assure that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives
- Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback within a reasonable timeframe to students
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Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
Sick and Safe Leave
CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.
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Catonsville, MD
Adjunct Faculty
2027a-11
Instruction
School of Arts and Communication
11/01/2026
10/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Description
CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off-site community locations.
American Sign Language, Adjunct faculty are needed to teach day (evening, weekend, and/or online) classes at the Community College of Baltimore County. Adjunct faculty will be expected to facilitate learning via preparation and delivery of instruction, cooperation with College support staff in timely submission of materials and grades as required and, coordination of activities with the Program Director or Coordinator. Adjunct faculty are selected based on program needs and subject matter expertise of the applicant.
Adjunct level 1 - $1,135 per credit hour.
Minimum Requirements
- Master’s degree in deaf-related discipline such as American Sign Language Teaching, Deaf Studies, or Linguistics of ASL. ASLTA certification strongly preferred
- Two (2) years teaching experience
- Proficient computer skills and MicroSoft applications knowledge
- Prior college teaching experience preferred
- Deaf individuals are encouraged to apply.
Class Specific Essential Duties
- Fulfills department and college responsibilities as directed by the program director and/or course coordinator
- Abides by College wide policies and procedures regarding classroom conduct
- Employs a variety of teaching strategies to meet a diverse student population
- Adheres to the scheduled time of class/lab
- Develops a course syllabus that is in keeping with program and College policies
- Ensures that program specific evaluation methods are administered and completed in a consistent and equitable manner
- Assure that evaluation methods are appropriate and effectively assessing the established course objectives
- Monitors student performance on a regular basis and provides feedback within a reasonable timeframe to students
#LI-DNP
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
Sick and Safe Leave
CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.
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- Grand Canyon University234
- Ivy Tech Community College125
- Alamo Colleges District71
- Virginia Community College System71
- Union County College68
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in adjunct faculty jobs.
- Master's degree or higher in the teaching discipline or a closely related field
- Prior college-level teaching experience in the relevant subject area
- Ability to develop syllabi and course materials aligned to learning outcomes
- Familiarity with a learning management system such as Canvas or Blackboard
- Strong written communication skills for grading, feedback, and student correspondence
- Availability to teach evenings, weekends, or online sections as scheduling requires
Tips for Your Adjunct Faculty Job Search
Tailor your CV to each discipline
Hiring committees in different departments look for different things. A CV for an adjunct psychology role should foreground research and clinical supervision hours, while one for a business course should highlight industry credentials and applied coursework you've designed or delivered.
List every course you've taught
Create a teaching portfolio section that names every course title, the institution, and the level. Chairs scan for exact course matches when a section needs covering fast, and a bare line like 'taught undergraduate courses' won't get you past the first review.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists adjunct faculty openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target departments with growing enrollments
Nursing, cybersecurity, and data analytics programs have added sections faster than full-time lines can keep up. Search by subject area, not just job title, and check whether a department recently launched a new program or certificate, which signals ongoing need for part-time instructors.
Prepare a teaching demonstration on short notice
Many adjunct searches skip the phone screen and go straight to a 15-20 minute sample lesson. Have one polished, topic-neutral demo ready to adapt. Committees notice when a candidate has clearly taught the material before versus rehearsed it overnight.
Negotiate course load and modality upfront
Pay per section is largely fixed, but you can often negotiate whether a course runs in-person, hybrid, or fully online, which affects your total time commitment. Ask about section caps, lab hours, and whether the role includes office hour requirements before you accept.
Adjunct Faculty Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most adjunct facultys?
The companies hiring the most adjunct facultys right now include Grand Canyon University, Ivy Tech Community College, and Alamo Colleges District, with the largest share of openings in Arizona, Texas, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges and regional universities tend to post the highest volume of openings each semester cycle.
How many adjunct faculty jobs are remote?
About 51% of adjunct faculty openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting continued growth in online degree and certificate programs. Fully online roles are most common in general education, writing, business, and introductory STEM courses, where institutions have established asynchronous course shells that adjuncts step into.
How do you become a adjunct faculty?
You typically need a master's degree in the subject you want to teach, though some professional fields accept a bachelor's plus substantial industry experience. Build a focused CV that lists every course you've taught or assisted with, assemble a brief teaching philosophy statement, and apply directly to department chairs at institutions that offer programs in your area. Starting with one section at a community college is a common entry point.
Can you get an adjunct faculty job with little or no teaching experience?
Yes, especially in professional and vocational programs where deep industry experience carries significant weight. If you're a practicing attorney, nurse, engineer, or accountant, departments will often accept your credentials in place of a formal teaching record. Volunteering to guest lecture in a colleague's course, leading a workshop, or co-instructing a section with a full-time faculty member can help you build a verifiable teaching record quickly.
What does the adjunct faculty interview process look like?
Most adjunct searches are brief and move quickly. You'll typically submit a CV and cover letter, then receive a phone or video call with the department chair or a small committee. Many programs then ask for a short teaching demonstration, either live or recorded. References are checked before a formal offer is made, and the whole process often wraps up within two to three weeks once a section needs to be filled.
Where can I find and apply to adjunct faculty jobs?
You can find and apply to adjunct faculty jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your discipline and experience level, then apply directly to each listing. Openings refresh regularly as institutions fill sections for upcoming semesters, so checking back frequently gives you the best shot at new postings.
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