Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Germantown Campus, is accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Economics.  We seek an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate engagingly.  Faculty members teach both in person and online courses.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty continuously. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs. ***

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
• During the academic year, part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer, part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hours) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains and demonstrates a high level of subject expertise in Economics.
• Delivers Economics courses and assesses student performance in alignment with the standards and goals of the Business and Hospitality department.
• Teaches a flexible schedule of courses, including options for day, evening, weekend, accelerated sessions, and distance learning.
• Designs comprehensive lesson plans and develops engaging instructional materials and activities to foster student learning and participation.
• Prepares and aligns course syllabi, outlines, and information sheets with Department and College guidelines.
• Establishes and upholds an engaging, supportive, and organized classroom environment through consistent attendance, grade tracking, and timely submission of departmental records.
• Collaborates with the department on student retention and completion strategies, including participation in Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) reports as needed.
• Employs innovative and effective teaching methodologies to enhance learning experiences.
• Integrates high-impact teaching practices into course structure, supporting active and applied learning.
• Participates in ongoing professional development focused on pedagogy and advancements in academic discipline.
• Exhibits strong time-management abilities, effectively prioritizing tasks and balancing multiple responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Economics or ABD/PhD in an Economics program.
• Minimum of 1 year experience teaching at college level.

• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the community college philosophy and mission.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach course sections as needed.
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
• Ability to teach in a multicultural setting.
• Please include a cover letter highlighting your qualifications and experience related to this teaching assignment.
• Prior to being selected for an interview, you may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to the search committee for review.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus) *.  Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools.  *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

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