Part-time Faculty Computer Gaming & Simulation Instructor

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, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching a variety of courses for the Computer Gaming & Simulation program. 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.
  
  
• D uring summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach one to two classes per semester in the Computer Gaming & Simulation program.
  
  
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day, night, weekend and/or accelerated sections.
  
  
• Teach a variety of modalities, in person or online.
  
  
• Advise students on their way toward a degree.
  
  
• Complete required training, such as training in online course delivery and Blackboard.
  
  
• Follow guidelines from department program coordinators to ensure consistent content coverage and student experience across multiple sections of a course and to ensure that course objectives are met.
  
  
• Communicate in a timely manner with students and with the program coordinator and department chair.
  
  
• Administer, grade and provide feedback in a timely manner to monitor student mastery and progress through a course.
  
  
• Meet established deadlines to submit student mid-term and final course grades.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in game development, programming or related field or equivalent work experience.
  
  
• Experience teaching game development using Unity software at the high school or college level.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

  Preferred Qualifications :  

• One or more years of teaching experience at the college level.
  
  
• One or more years of work experience in game development, software development, programming, or animation.
  
  
• Experience making board games or teaching board game design.
  
  
• Familiarity with the MC gaming program and transfer pathways.
  
  
• An online portfolio showing your game development related work. If you have an online portfolio, include the link or attach a pdf portfolio to your cover letter.
  
  

  Application Process :

• Click Here to apply online
  
  
• Online applications must be received by July 8, 2022
  
  

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). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.
  
  

Closing DateOpen Until Filled