Instructional Faculty FT - English and Reading

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Wellness programs

Job summary

Montgomery College is hiring three full-time English and Reading faculty for January 2027 across Takoma Park/Silver Spring, Rockville, and Germantown campuses. The positions are part of a collective bargaining unit and emphasize inclusive teaching, critical thinking, and the integration of digital storytelling into student success writing.

The duties include teaching 30 semester hours per year, developing assignments, advising students, and participating in committees.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English Composition/Rhetoric or closely related field.
• At least 12 credit hours of college-level teaching experience in English composition.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.
• Ability to use Blackboard in instructional delivery.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year of composition courses.
• Develop teaching assignments that integrate majors, interdisciplinary learning, and research skills.
• Teach in-person, online, hybrid, and blended formats including evenings and weekends.
• Advise students on courses for degree completion and transfer.
• Incorporate technology and OER into instruction.
• Participate in department and college committees and professional development.

Education

Master’s degree in English Composition/Rhetoric

Ph.D. in English Composition or Rhetoric

Tools

Blackboard

Word processing

Internet applications

Database navigation

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College is seeking three full-time English and Reading faculty members to start in January 2027. The positions are located on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring, Rockville, and Germantown Campuses. 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. These positions are part of a collective bargaining unit.

In the English and Reading Area, we have exceptionally talented faculty members who incorporate the latest pedagogy and best practices into their teaching. Their practices range from research essays on cultural identities to how social justice issues impact our communities and beyond. Our faculty members use creative and innovative approaches to help students think critically about their lives, their world, and their chosen career paths by incorporating critical reading and thinking skills into their English composition and literature courses. Montgomery College English and Reading faculty members help students develop their skills to integrate digital storytelling, reflective writing, and creative writing into their student success writing toolkit—in addition to the traditional composition research essay. The faculty themselves practice a range of writing skills. They research, present, and write about best practices in teaching, globalizing the curriculum, enhancing student success, and creating engaging student experiences. Montgomery College’s English and Reading faculty continue to publish and present their poetry, fiction, white papers, and research articles. They lead student academic conferences, student scholarly collections, and creative writing publications.

Through their teaching, scholarship, and engagement with the College, the successful candidate will foster mission-mindedness, civic-mindedness, belonging, access, completion, and post-completion success. The successful candidate will welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats during days, evenings, and weekends. Montgomery College has multiple campuses, and faculty may be assigned to teach in-person at any of these campuses and teach online.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year of composition courses ranging from introductory college-level composition to research-based composition.
• Develop teaching assignments that incorporate students’ majors, interdisciplinary learning, research skills, and success strategies.
• Teach a varied day, night, early morning, and weekend schedule of full-term, late start, and accelerated sections including opportunities for summer and winter teaching.
• Teach courses in a variety of formats, including in-person, synchronous remote, and asynchronous distance learning.
• Engage students in their learning through active and collaborative learning approaches.
• Meet with students one-on-one in up to three conferences per semester and during office hours to assist them with being successful college students.
• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies and universal design to the teaching and learning process.
• Advise students on appropriate courses for degree completion and transfer.
• Incorporate Blackboard and other relevant technology into instruction, including inexpensive or no-cost resources (OER) in course development and instruction.
• Serve on or lead department, discipline, campus, and college committees.
• Maintain an active program of professional development and participate in professional organizations and activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in English Composition/Rhetoric, English Education, Secondary Education with a concentration in English, or a closely related field.
• At least 12 credit hours of college-level teaching experience in English composition.
• Ability to use word processing programs, basic internet applications, and basic database navigation.
• Ability to use an educational enterprise platform such as Blackboard in instructional delivery.
• Ability and interest in offering courses in a variety of formats, including in-person, synchronous remote, and asynchronous distance learning.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English Composition or Rhetoric or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching at least 24 credit hours of college-level composition or integrated writing and reading in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated skill in using student engagement strategies that help students, including students with learning disabilities, succeed.
• Demonstrated experience providing feedback that students can use to improve their writing.
• Demonstrated experience teaching research-based composition, incorporating Modern Languages Association (MLA) or an appropriate style manual into the instruction.
• Experience teaching and supporting students with varying levels of preparedness for college-level work.
• Experience developing or using open education resources as an instructional tool.
• Experience integrating technology into course delivery to enhance or deliver student learning.
• Experience teaching writing to a diverse population that includes native and non-native English speakers.
• Multilingual capabilities.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g. certificates, cohort learning, or badges/micro credentials).
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.

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 English and Reading and aligns with Montgomery College’s mission and vision.

Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV). List any professional awards or recognitions that are community, industry, or educationally relevant.

Submit an unofficial copy of your transcripts from 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.

Our benefits package includes: 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.

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