Instructional Faculty FT - Philosophy
About The Position
Montgomery College is seeking two full-time Philosophy faculty members to join their team. One position will be based out of the Germantown Campus, and the other will be based out of the Rockville Campus. Both positions are set to begin in Spring 2027. The college is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who demonstrate high professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and the ability to engage and educate effectively. The faculty members will have the chance to teach a variety of Philosophy classes in a multicultural environment, working with students of diverse learning abilities. Faculty duties encompass classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction, assessment, curriculum development, advising, professional inquiry, committee work, and the use of instructional technology. Teaching assignments may cover various formats including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and blended, offered during days, evenings, and weekends. Faculty may be assigned to teach at any of Montgomery College's multiple campuses or teach online. Faculty members are expected to teach 30 semester hours per academic year, with potential opportunities for summer courses. Additional duties include serving on various committees, advising students, leading student clubs, maintaining an active professional development program, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Philosophy or closely related field. Graduate coursework must include courses that reflect both depth and breadth in Philosophy.
- Experience or professional development training on working with a diverse student population.
- Experience or professional development training on effective technology use in the classroom.
- Proficiency with and ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technology to facilitate learning in a web-enhanced environment.
- Access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location.
- Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- PhD in Philosophy or closely related field.
- Graduate credit hours in another teaching discipline (such as Political Science, History, etc.).
- Currency in content and pedagogy in Philosophy; at least one year of teaching experience in this or a related discipline at the college or secondary level.
- Community college teaching experience and a commitment to the community college mission.
- Experience with academic advising.
- Experience working with dual enrollment student populations.
- Competence in web-based or other distance education courses.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.
- Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic success.
Responsibilities
- Teach a variety of Philosophy courses offered by the discipline and may teach in another discipline depending on qualifications.
- Teach early morning, evening, weekend, off-campus, remote, or online courses.
- Teach 30 semester hours per academic year.
- Serve on department, campus and collegewide committees.
- Advise students.
- Provide leadership to student clubs.
- Maintain an active program of professional development.
- Participate in professional organizations and activities.
- Classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction.
- Assessment.
- Curriculum development.
- Utilizing instructional technology.
Benefits
- sick leave
- paid holidays
- medical
- dental
- vision
- group legal benefits
- professional development
- retirement plan
- educational assistance
- tuition waiver for employee and dependents
- wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
