Part-time Communication Studies Instructor

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting
applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member
teaching Communication Studies in the ELAP, Linguistics, and
Communication Studies Department. We are seeking 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 in an engaging
manner.

***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.

• 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

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach Introduction to Human Communication courses.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day, night,

weekend and/or accelerated sections, online or on another campus if
needed. Opportunities may exist for teaching summer classes.

• Teach one or more sections of the Introduction to Human

Communication course in area high schools as part of the
dual-enrollment program.

• Engage students in their learning through active collaborative

learning approaches.

• Incorporate the use of educational enterprise platform such as

Blackboard and other relevant technology into instruction,
including inexpensive or no-cost resources in the development and
delivery of instruction.

• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and

learning process.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Human Communication or

Communication Studies with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours
in the discipline.

• Experience teaching Introduction to Human Communication, Public

Speaking, or Business and Professional Communication and other
communication-related courses.

• Ability to integrate technology and classroom-related computer

software and portals, including Blackboard for course
delivery.

• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the

United States and require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Communication or Communication Studies.
• Experience teaching distance learning and/or hybrid

courses.

• Experience teaching Communication Studies in a post-secondary

setting.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education
equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation
service, must be included in your application.

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).

• Participation in a retirement plan (Pension or Optional

Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already
retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not
enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery
College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

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Our benefits package includes: 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.

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.

Closing DateOpen Until Filled