Instructional Faculty FT - Applied Geography

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision care

Professional development

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks a full-time faculty member in Applied Geography, Cartography, GIS, and Geographic Education to begin January 2027. The role requires engaging teaching across a two-year program, including online/remote courses and diverse schedules.

You will mentor students, lead in Gamma Theta Upsilon activities, and participate in college committees. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, three years of undergraduate teaching, and experience with Blackboard

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and training in geography/cartography.
• Minimum three years of undergraduate teaching experience.
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery and use online/remote platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach geography and cartography courses across the department.
• Maintain a diverse schedule including online/remote and campus-based courses.
• Advise students on curriculum, graduation, and transfer issues.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online/Remote teaching

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Python

Blackboard

Job description

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is seeking a full-time faculty member in Applied Geography, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.), and Geographic Education. This position will begin in January 2027 for the spring semester. We are seeking an individual who is enthusiastic, dedicated, self-motivated, and exhibits a high degree of professionalism with a strong commitment to the success of our students. The successful candidate must exhibit the ability to educate in an engaging manner. The candidate will be committed to teaching in a multi-cultural, two-year environment (i.e., a career program offering an A.A.S. in Applied Geography as well as certificates in Cartography/G.I.S. and Geographic Education) with students of all ages, varying levels of education, and diverse learning abilities.

Faculty duties

• Teach an array of geography and cartography courses in the Department of Applied Technology
• Teach a minimum of 30 semester hours per academic year of courses related to Geography and Cartography
• Teach a diverse schedule of courses that may include day, night, early morning, weekend, accelerated sections, online/remote, and summer courses
• Engage students in their learning through active collaborative and innovative methods
• Maintain office hours and meet with students outside of class to assist them as necessary
• Mentor students so that they become successful academically and professionally
• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process
• 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
• Advise students about program curriculum, graduation, transfer issues and careers in Applied Geography, Cartography, & GIS
• Serve on, or lead, department, discipline, campus and college committees
• Actively and enthusiastically participate in Gamma Theta Upsilon, the geography honor society which may include evenings, weekends, and long-distance trips
• Maintain an active program of professional development and participate in professional organizations and activities
• Teach on all three campuses as needed when necessary as well as off-campus courses, e.g. high-schools and correctional center
• Ability to work with Work Force Development and Continuing Education (WDCE) with appropriate courses
• Ability to create and teach online courses and remote structured teaching
• Participation and leadership in Advisory Committee meetings
• Ability to seek partnerships with private and government industry which includes internships, scholarships, and full-time employment
• Ability to seek out and apply for grant funding

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
• Professional and academic training in geography and/or cartography
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience at the undergraduate level
• Ability to integrate technology and classroom-related computer software into course delivery
• Interest in, understanding of, and commitment to the community college mission
• Experience in online or remote teaching utilizing Blackboard
• Evidence of teaching or work experience in the field
• Candidates must demonstrate currency in G.I.S. (ArcPro), Python, Cartography, Remote Sensing, as well as the social science (BSSD) and natural science (NSLD) courses, i.e. Physical, Economic, Political, Global, Intro, Cultural, U.S. and Canada, Conservation, and Geographic Education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• All candidates will be asked to give a brief oral presentation to the Interview Committee describing their geographic specialty, interest, teaching methodologies, and previous research
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population
• Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic success
• Bachelor’s degree in geography or related discipline
• Prior teaching experience at the community college level in geography and cartography
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship
• Experience supporting students with varying levels of preparedness for college-level work
• Demonstration of student engagement strategies that help students succeed in the course
• Strong background in G.I.S. and cartography.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and leadership roles
• Experience leading academic initiatives
• Member of and participation in Gamma Theta Upsilon

Hiring Range: $64,510 - $98,220

Required Application Materials

Submit a cover letter addressing how your teaching experience, scholarship, professional development, and/or service would contribute to student success in Applied Geography and align with Montgomery College’s mission and vision. Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV). Submit an unofficial copy of your transcripts from the highest degree earned. Please submit all required materials in a single PDF file with your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Process

Complete online applications must be received by September 18, 2026. Include dates of employment (month/year) in your application or attachment. 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.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• sick leave
• paid holidays
• medical
• dental
• vision
• group legal benefits
• professional development
• retirement plan
• educational assistancetuition 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 [e-mail]. 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

Friday, September 18, 2026