Part-Time Faculty, Communication Studies

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, Germantown, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campuses, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Communication Studies. 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 may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach introduction to Human Communication courses and/or Mass Communication courses to high school students in a face-to-face setting both on campus and/or at any high school in Montgomery County.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include morning, afternoon, accelerated, online, and/or off-campus courses in high schools, as needed.
• Stay abreast of discipline sponsored events, curriculum changes, etc. in an effort to keep students informed and engaged.
• Engage students in their learning through active and collaborative learning approaches.
• Incorporate culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process.
• Incorporate the use of educational enterprise platform (e.g., Blackboard) and other relevant technology into instruction, including inexpensive or no-cost resources in the development and delivery of instruction.

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 Relations, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Small Group Communication, and other communication related courses.
• Ability to integrate technology and classroom related computer software and portals, including Blackboard, for course delivery.
• 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 :

• Experience teaching distance learning and/or hybrid courses.
• Experience teaching Communication Studies in a post-secondary setting.
• Experience working in the field of Communications.

Application Process :

• Click Here to apply online
• Online applications must be received by January 6, 2023
• For consideration, you must: (optional)
  
  Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;
  
  Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.
  
  

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 DateFriday, January 6, 2023