Part-Time Faculty Engineering Instructor

Montgomery College

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Montgomery College's Department of Natural Sciences & Engineering is accepting applications for a part-time faculty member to teach Biology for Engineers courses at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. Applications are accepted continuously and may be reviewed periodically according to student enrollment needs. A course listed as “TBA” in the schedule does not constitute an assignment, and hiring decisions are made at Management’s sole discretion based on academic judgment.

Part-time faculty may teach no more than 11.5 equivalent semester hours per semester and 23 equivalent semester hours per academic year during the academic year. During summer, the limit is 10 equivalent semester hours across both sessions combined. Faculty are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection and internet access outside the work location. The College provides faculty with an MC email account and access to its learning platform and other communications tools. Temporary access to resources may be available subject to funding.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity: DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, or MA. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a background check and degree verification, if applicable. The College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field or discipline.
• Experience programming in C++, Matlab, or Python.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficient use of the MS Office software suite.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment, and willingness to contribute to the College’s strategic plan of inclusion.
• Access to a personal computer with virus protection and internet connectivity outside the work location.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.
• Must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity: DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, or MA.
• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification, if applicable, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Engineering or a related field or discipline.
• At least one semester of teaching experience; graduate-school teaching assistant experience is acceptable. Recent experience within the last five years is preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.
• Experience using technology in instruction.
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.
• Experience with distance delivery and other instructional methods.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshman- and sophomore-level Engineering Science courses.
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog description, course syllabi, and College requirements.
• Be available for student consultations and discussions with program faculty.
• Participate in departmental meetings when possible.
• Hold every scheduled class, including the final examination, for the full scheduled duration, time, and location.
• Maintain teaching standards consistent with those of the department and the College.
• Submit syllabi and course materials to the department.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time.
• Return final examinations to the department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time