Instructional Faculty FT - Behavioral Health

Montgomery College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Wellness programs

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks a full-time Behavioral Health faculty member to join in January 2027. The ideal candidate will be a professional, committed to students, and capable of motivating diverse learners in a multi-cultural environment.

The role includes teaching a range of Behavioral Health courses, 30 semester hours annually, and potential summer teaching opportunities, with service on committees and active professional development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Community Health or similar field.
• Minimum of one year experience in an academic environment.
• Experience teaching asynchronous and/or blended classes using Blackboard, Zoom or similar LMS.
• Demonstrated proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
• Commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses within the Behavioral Health program.
• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year.
• Participate in discipline-related activities such as program evaluation, curriculum design, and outcomes assessment and evaluation.
• Provide support to the program and coordinator as needed.
• Serve on departmental, campus, and/or college committees; hold office hours; advise students; participate in course and program assessment; pursue ongoing professional development.

Skills

Asynchronous teaching

Blended/Hybrid teaching

Instructional design

Diversity and inclusive teaching

Collaboration with colleagues

Technology integration

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Community Health or similar field

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Zoom/Video conferencing

Blackboard

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College is seeking an outstanding Full-time Behavioral Health faculty member to fill a position beginning January 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. The successful candidate will appreciate teaching in a multi-cultural environment and will welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities.

Faculty Duties

• Teach a variety of courses within the Behavioral Health program.


• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year.


• Opportunities may exist to teach summer classes.


• Participate in discipline-related activities such as program evaluation, curriculum design, and outcomes assessment and evaluation.


• Provide support to the program and coordinator as needed.


• Faculty members are expected to serve on departmental, campus, and/or college committees, hold office hours, advise students, participate in course and program assessment, and maintain an active personal program of professional development and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Community Health or similar field


• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in an academic environment.


• Experience teaching asynchronous and/or Blended classes using Blackboard, Zoom or similar Learning Management System.


• Demonstrated proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.


• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.


• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.


• Experience integrating technology into course delivery including use of a Learning Management System.


• Demonstrated effective collaboration with colleagues.


• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching a variety of college level Behavioral Health courses at the college level


• Certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor


• Certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) nonviolent crisis intervention instructor


• Experience with academic program advising


• Experience supporting students through extracurricular activities or community outreach.


• Evidence of commitment to professional development and scholarly activities.


• Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic success.

Hiring Range

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

Benefits

• sick leave


• paid holidays


• medical


• dental


• vision


• group legal benefits


• professional development


• retirement plan


• educational assistance


• tuition waiver for employee and dependents


• wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes

Accommodation

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.

Equal Opportunity

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering inclusivity and belonging among our student body, faculty, and staff. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Montgomery College will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Tobacco Free

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Closing Date Friday, September 18, 2026

Thank you for your interest in working at Montgomery College!