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, 2009-2020.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!

FLSA: Exempt
FT/PT: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
Grade: F2
Compensation Range: $63,544-87,374. he posted salary range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position. Actual starting salary will be based on qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity considerations.

Summary:
Howard Community College (HCC) is seeking a 10-month full-time chemistry faculty member to fill a position starting Spring 2027. The faculty member will primarily teach introductory and general chemistry lecture and lab classes for allied health majors, with possibilities to teach other chemistry classes as the need arises. Faculty may be asked to teach day and/or evening courses and across modalities (hybrid, face to face, online, etc.).

The successful candidate is an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a commitment to teaching excellence, and an ability to incorporate innovative strategies/technology appropriately into their teaching. Interest in mentoring students in undergraduate research projects is preferred.Classroom/Lab SettingHoward 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.

Essential Role Responsibilities:
Teach a workload of average 30 units per year which is 14-16 units per semester. When administrative or other duties are assigned beyond the normal workload expectations, a class load reduction may be granted by the Dean. Opportunities may exist to teach summer session classes.
The teaching load includes fundamental general chemistry lecture and lab, chemistry for allied health students, and chemistry and society.
Must be able to operate chemistry laboratory equipment.
Hold classes at scheduled time and maintain office hours: Ten (10) month faculty members shall post and maintain a minimum of five (5) office hours per week during the fall and spring semesters. Faculty members whose classes have an in-person component will hold at least one (1) on-campus office hour per week for each on-campus course taught, for up to three (3) of the five (5) hours. Additional office hours may be provided in person or remotely using a synchronous videoconferencing platform (such as Zoom or Canvas) supported by the College. All faculty may designate up to two (2) of their office hours as floating office hours, permitting students and colleagues to request a specific time to meet via an advertised procedure (booking platform or email). Faculty members with a completely remote/distance learning teaching schedule may hold all their office hours remotely
Faculty members are expected to incorporate the use of platforms such as Canvas and other relevant technologies or web-based content, including inexpensive or no-cost resources (OERs), into the development and delivery of instruction.
Effective and timely communication with students about class policy and course outcomes. Promote student learning through assignments and class activities.
Faculty members may be asked to teach day and/or evening courses, across modalities (hybrid, face to face, online, etc.) and in accelerated (7 weeks), 10-week, and 15-week course formats.
Maintain an active program of professional development and seek ongoing professional growth.
Serve on departmental, campus, and college committees, participate in grant activities, and in professional organizations and activities.

Minimum Education Required:
Master’s degree

Experience Required:
Minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in chemistry or related field- Two years of teaching experience in Chemistry at college level- Demonstrated record of teaching excellence- Ability to teach using a variety of approaches- Effective interpersonal skills- Experience working with diverse populations

Preferred requirements:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field- Experience teaching chemistry at a community college- Experience in curriculum development- Experience in course or program learning outcomes assessment

Preferred Experience:

Physical Demand Summary:
Classroom/Lab Setting

Supervisory Position?: No
Division: Teaching & Learning Services
Department: Health & Sciences

Posting Number: B661P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Best Consideration Date: 07/24/2026
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.

How to apply

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college’s application in full).

To apply, visit