Part-time Faculty Physics 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 Managements sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College Department of Engineering Physical and Computer Sciences is currently accepting applications for openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Physics Courses. This position could teach at any of our three campuses Germantown Rockville or Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

***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 Managements 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 include but are not limited to:

• Teach physics courses.
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog description the coursesyllabi and the stipulations of the College.
• Be available for student consultation.
• Participate when possible in departmental meetings.
• Hold every scheduled class including the final examination the full scheduled number of minutes during the scheduled time in the scheduled location.
• Maintain standards of teaching consistent with the standards of the department and the College.
• Submit a copy of the syllabi along with the course materials to the department.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time.
• Return final exams to the department.
• Participate in alternate assignments as needed by the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Physics or a related field or discipline.
• Strong communication skills.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of one semester of teaching experience (Graduate school teaching assistance is acceptable).
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.
• Use of technology in instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated currency in the discipline.
• Experience in working with students of culturally diverse backgrounds and/or underprepared students.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.
• Experience in distance delivery and other instructional methods.

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 or . 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.

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