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Lecturer Position

Adjunct Faculty - Performing Arts Applicant Pool

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

Adjunct Faculty - Performing Arts Applicant Pool

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

La Plata Campus - 8730 Mitchell Rd., La Plata, MD

Job Type

Adjunct Faculty

Job Number

ADJ-PA

CSM Department

Academic Affairs - Faculty

Opening Date

03/06/2025

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions
  • Position Summary

    Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

    This is an applicant pool for part-time faculty in the Performing Arts in the Department of Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education. The areas taught in the Performing Arts include:

  • Acting
  • Ballet
  • Costuming
  • Dance Ensemble
  • Ear Training/Sight Singing
  • Instrumental Music Instruction
  • Jazz Dance
  • Music Appreciation
  • Music Ensembles
  • Music History
  • Music Theory
  • Stage Management
  • Theater Appreciation
  • Theater History
  • Theater Makeup
  • Theater Stagecraft
  • Vocal Music Instruction
  • CSM is looking for a dynamic individual who can implement the comprehensive mission of a community college by assessing, documenting, and improving student learning through instruction.

    NOTE: CSM accepts résumés for part-time temporary faculty for all areas at all times. There may or may not be a hiring need at this time in your area of interest. When applying for part-time faculty, you are submitting your résumé to an applicant pool. The Division Chair and Discipline Coordinator will access the applicant pool when there is a hiring need. You may follow up on your application by contacting the department directly at 301-934-7861.

    These positions are located at the La Plata, Leonardtown and Prince Frederick campuses; Music Appreciation, Music History, Theater History courses located at the La Plata campus; Introduction to Theater, and Private Music Instruction courses may be taught at the Leonardtown or Prince Frederick campus.

    The college also has a significant need for passionate adjunct faculty excited to contribute to our Early College program. Students taking Early College classes are dually enrolled in their local high school while also completing courses at CSM towards a certificate or degree. Early College faculty teach face-to-face classes between the hours of 8:15 am and 2:00 pm, two to four days a week.

    NOTE: CSM accepts resumes for part-time faculty for all areas at all times. There may or may not be a hiring need at this time in your area of interest. When applying for part-time faculty, you are submitting your resume to an applicant pool. Department Chairs access the applicant pool when there is a hiring need. You may follow up on your application by contacting the division directly at 301-934-7843.

    Minimum Education and Training
  • Master's degree in the discipline of instruction OR Master's in any field AND 15 hours in the discipline OR Sufficient experience in lieu of either requirement, as approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

  • Teaching experience is preferred.

  • This person should possess enthusiasm and passion for student learning and be able to respond to the needs of students using a variety of teaching methods including new technologies.
  • Subject matter/content expertise in your field.
  • Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

    General Employment Information

    The College of Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Background Checks

    The College of Southern Maryland conducts background checks in order to ensure the safety and well-being of the College's staff and students. The final candidate for this position will be subject to the following background checks: Criminal History Check and Sex Offender Registry Check.

    Employment Frequently Asked Questions

    Click here to find our frequently asked questions: https: // www. csmd.edu/employment/frequently-asked-questions/index.html

    Due to the nature of the position, work hours, or funding, benefits are not offered with this position.

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    Are you available to teach during the day?

    Required Question

    Employer

    College of Southern Maryland
    

    Address

     8730 Mitchell Rd
    

    La Plata, Maryland, 20646

    Phone

     301-934-7700
    

    Website

     https:// www. csmd.edu
    

    How to apply

    Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.