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senior hvac technician

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student assistant

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Frederick Community College

Pros:

-35-hour work week usually provides work-life balance (except during times when areas are understaffed & existing employees are asked to take on extra duties/work) / excellent benefits (health insurance, paid holidays, leave, tuition reimbursement, etc., great employees with a strong commitment to helping all students succeed, close-knit & friendly work environment in most areas of the college, beautiful campus makes for a great work environment

Cons: 

-Morale issues caused by a lack of advancement opportunities (especially among support staff & part-time employees), no incentives for employees to excel, lack of merit-based pay raises or promotion opportunities, pay is comparatively low for longer-term employees (given years of service) within their respective pay ranges, issues with high turnover in HR creates confusion regarding collegewide procedures (ex: performance appraisals/ lack of regular classification reviews), lack of consistency in terms of how positions are graded compared to one another, disconnect & lack of communication at times between upper leadership & the rest of the employees

There’s something really special about being an adjunct professor—especially when you’ve got the freedom to teach the way you believe works best. Without all the layers of management breathing down your neck, you get to focus on what actually matters: connecting with students and helping them learn in real, practical ways.

One of the best parts is having creative control. You can build your own syllabus, choose materials that fit your style, and bring your personality into the classroom. That freedom lets you be genuine, which students can feel right away. You’re not just checking boxes—you’re sparking curiosity and showing people how exciting it can be to learn something new.

It’s also a relief not being tangled up in endless meetings and administrative tasks. Full-timers often have to deal with committees, reports, and office politics, but as an adjunct, you get to focus most of your energy on teaching itself. That means your time goes directly into making your classes engaging and helping students who actually want to be there.

And there’s pride in that independence. Your classroom becomes your space—it reflects who you are and what you care about. You get to see your ideas take shape and make an impact semester after semester.

At the end of the day, that’s what drew most of us to teaching in the first place. Not the titles or the bureaucracy, but the chance to share knowledge and watch that spark catch fire in someone else. Being an adjunct with real autonomy is more than a job—it’s a reminder of why teaching feels like a calling.

Each year, more than 16,000 students take a diverse scope of courses at Frederick Community College, located in Frederick, Maryland.
 
FCC offers affordable tuition, comprehensive courses, and convenient learning options for students of all ages. Our tuition and fees are about half of what they are at four-year public colleges in Maryland, and financial aid options help make learning more accessible for all students.
 
Our vast range of courses includes quality instruction in more than 85 degree and certificate programs as well as workforce training and continuing education to meet the needs and interests of all our community members. 
 
Our flexible course schedules feature weekday, evening, and weekend courses available year-round. In addition, many FCC courses are available online as web-based alternatives.
 
FCC proudly embraces and showcases academics, arts, athletics, and more to provide pathways to success for all types of students. We invite you to explore all that we have to offer today.

Poor work life balance. Leadership disconnected from day to day operation, which often leaves staff directionless. High turnover, with little done to retain an employee who expresses that they are stressed and may seek employment elsewhere or to capture knowledge of employees leaving. 

No training for those promotioned or hired in management positions, which turns good people into terrible managers. 

Board of Trustees seem unconcerned with employee well-being or with the college serving the community. The Board and the President are only concerned with "revenue and increased enrollment". Not a good place to start or build your career. As Governor Moore appointments more new board members, hopefully we return to a public service model. 

For now I would strongly discourage anyone from accepting a role at FCC (unless it's what you have to do to make ends meet).

I love this place.... Through my mentors/professors I was able to obtain an outstanding job on helping others learn the Medical Assistant field. I not only get to help teach but I also get to learn new things as the program advances. The professors that I work with are superb!! There is never a dull day, lecture or lab. The students are all awesome and I enjoy interacting with them every day that I work at the College. There is no hard part of the job however the ability to have patience to demonstrate and lecture those who need more understanding then can get a little trying at times. The medical assistant field is growing quite rapid and it is imperative that every student learns the ins and outs of the field so it will make a great impression on the college as well as greatness for success.

I teach 2nd year college students "Stress Management" through the Allied Health and Wellness Department. My department chair is Jan Sholes. I enjoy the diversity that I face everyday with my students. I established a repore with all my students on the first day of class when I was able to remember all of their names. The students and I felt a connection and the connection set a precedence from the first day of class. The hardest part of my job is remaining consistent in my expectations of homework, class participation and attendance. I experienced my first teaching evaluation which allowed me little stress. I recieved high marks in all areas.  I was asked to come back Fall 2013 and teach again. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The feeling of community from. Both the students and faculty.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I have not had any a particularly stressful situation out side of my routine as a professor. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Quite pleasant I must say!

The students are respectful and polite, and the faculty as well as staff are very helpful.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Lectures and lab teaching and performing experiments with my students, while meeting with students intermittently about any questions or concerns that they might have.

Frederick Community College has generally decent management, but part-time faculty face meaningful structural challenges. Adjunct instructors receive limited institutional support, including no compensation for long commutes, and pay is low—particularly if you are teaching only one or two courses.

Student engagement is inconsistent, with spotty attendance that can make it difficult to build momentum in the classroom or feel invested in the campus culture long-term. Without better compensation or stronger support for adjunct faculty, it is hard to justify a sustained commitment.

Working at Frederick Community College was an excellent chance to join a thriving institution of learning that embraces innovation and growth. In my recent role as support associate at FCC I have had the distinct opportunity to broaden my scope of expertise while introducing creative organizational solutions. During my time with FCC, my primary duty was to provide administrative support to the Director of Adult Basic Education as well as all other offices within the Continuing Education Department. Additionally my hands on involvement in various projects brought me a great sense of accomplishment on a daily basis.

Working at Frederick Community College wasn't really a job that had many ups and downs. Mainly because I was a student employee and anything that proved challenging was certainly not something I would be able to address. Though lacking in difficulty or stress, a day in the office was always booming with eager, or mostly concerned parents and students. Information was key, and sometimes you had to be prepared to answer questions that a veteran faculty member would know. Being a part of the FCC team meant that you'd always be prepared, and there would always be someone willing to help.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Faculty 10 salaries reported	$68,501 per year
Senior hvac technician 5 salaries reported	$33.50 per hour
Tutor 5 salaries reported	$19.31 per hour
Student assistant 7 salaries reported	$18.18 per hour
Custodian 7 salaries reported	$21.50 per hour

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