Part-time Faculty WDCE Challenge Program 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, Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible

openings as a part-time faculty member to teach adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through Workforce Development and Continuing Education (WDCE). 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.

The successful candidate will bring professionalism, patience, creativity, and a commitment to student success, and will create an engaging, supportive learning environment that promotes participation, independence, confidence, belonging, and inclusion. Instruction is designed for adults and is generally delivered at approximately a third- to fifth-grade reading comprehension level. Faculty must be able to adapt instruction, materials, and classroom expectations to meet diverse learning needs while keeping the environment age-appropriate and respectful.

***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the terms and conditions of the signed faculty contract.
• Teach adult learners with IDD in a respectful, structured, and supportive classroom that promotes dignity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Implement the approved curriculum, course objectives, and subject matter.
• Adapt instructional strategies, activities, and materials to support diverse learning styles and abilities, presenting information in clear, accessible, and age-appropriate ways.
• Motivate and engage students, offering encouragement, feedback, and reinforcement to support participation and success.
• Take and accurately record attendance for each class session.
• Communicate and collaborate professionally with program staff, classroom assistants, and support personnel about student participation, classroom concerns, and instructional needs.
• Maintain professional boundaries and protect the confidentiality and dignity of students.
• Follow classroom procedures, program expectations, and Montgomery College policies and guidelines.
• Complete required faculty training, documentation, and other assigned instructional responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and/or university
• Demonstrated commitment to belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment, and willingness to contribute to Montgomery College's strategic plan for inclusion and student success.
• Ability to teach and engage adult learners with diverse intellectual, developmental, and learning needs, using accessible, age-appropriate approaches.
• Patience, strong communication, and interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with program staff and the instructional team.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promotingbelonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and workenvironment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan ofinclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virusprotection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e.,office, classroom, college campus)*. Montgomery College (MC) provides an MCe-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected facultysections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communicationstools. *If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify thePart-time Faculty – Non-Creditdepartment chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the collegemay be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

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.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

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).

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 [email protected].  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 Date

Open Until Filled