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: M-F; 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Grade: F4
Compensation Range: $73,931

Summary:
The Business, Engineering and Technology division seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and student-centered 10-month full-time faculty member to teach in the Automotive Technology Department.

The candidate of choice may be asked to teach some or all of the courses in the Automotive Technology program.

The ideal candidate should be solutions-oriented, have a passion for teaching, a growth mindset, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

The teaching load is 15 credits per semester. Release time may be available for course coordination. In addition, faculty are expected to maintain at least five (5) office hours per week (as described in the Faculty Handbook) while class is in session and accept other responsibilities as assigned by the leadership.

Classroom environment.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.

Essential Role Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in the subjects described above
• Faculty may be asked to teach day or evening courses across modalities (hybrid, face-to-face, online, etc.) and in accelerated (7-weeks); 10-week and 15-week course formats
• Coordinate courses, participate in enrollment management, support and coach adjunct faculty
• Prepare syllabi and Canvas sites
• Develop and update course materials
• Participate in program management and learning outcome assessment initiatives
• Work collaboratively with faculty, and other course coordinators and staff to implement departmental programs
• Provide service to the department, division, and college
• Attend and actively participate in meetings; keep informed
• Respond promptly to requests for information and assistance from students and college administrators
• Participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events
• Pursue teaching improvement and professional development
• Work cooperatively, respectfully, and effectively with peers, support staff, and administrators; use appropriate communication channels

Minimum Education Required:
High School or equivalent

Experience Required:
10 +

Preferred Experience:
Minimum Education Required

A high school diploma plus a minimum of 15 years of work experience in the automotive repair field, plus ASE certification.

Preferred

AAS degree or higher in Automotive Technology with ASE certification plus 10 years of work experience in the automotive repair industry.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience using a range of teaching and learning methods/pedagogies
• Demonstrated success in creating inclusive learning environments of belonging
• Evidence of outstanding interpersonal skills, including ability to engage with, teach, and learn from a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and flexibly, and to take ownership and accountability in work
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; demonstrated ease with technology
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Advising Student chapters of related disciplines, and supervising student clubs/competitions.
• 2 years of direct teaching experience in Automotive Technology

Physical Demand Summary:
Classroom environment.

Supervisory Position?: No
Division: Teaching & Learning Services
Department: Business, Engineering, & Technology

Posting Number: B605P
Number of Vacancies: 1
Best Consideration Date: 03/13/2026
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.

How to apply

*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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