Instructional Faculty Full Time - Geology

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

Job summary

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, invites applications for a full-time Geology faculty position in the NSE area starting January 2027. The role involves teaching introductory geology lectures and labs for GE and transfer students, with field experiences utilizing Piedmont, Appalachian, and Coastal Plain geology.

The candidate will contribute to curriculum development, assessment, advising, and service, with multi-modal delivery including face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Geology or closely related geoscience field.
• Demonstrated college-level teaching experience, incl. TA or instructor of record.
• Experience designing/setting up hands-on laboratory activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eligible to work legally in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach geology lecture and laboratory courses (≥30 semester hours/year).
• Design, implement, assess courses in multiple modes.
• Advise and mentor students; support transfer opportunities.
• Plan field experiences, safety, and curriculum development.
• Participate in college committees and professional development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Laboratory design

Communication skills

Geology knowledge

Curriculum development

Field instruction planning

Student advising

Education

Master's degree in Geology or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Google Earth

Stellarium

Sferic Maps

Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is seeking a full-time Geology faculty member in the Natural Sciences and Engineering (NSE) area to fill a position beginning January 2027. The faculty member in this position will teach introductory geology lecture and laboratory courses, supporting both students seeking general education credit and those interested in transferring to four-year geoscience programs. Course-based and extracurricular field experiences can draw on the region’s Piedmont, Appalachian, and Coastal Plain geology. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated educator 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 include classroom, laboratory, and field instruction, assessment, curriculum development, advising, professional inquiry, committee work, and instructional technology.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and 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 to teach online.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Teaching and Curriculum

• Teaches geology lecture and laboratory courses with a minimum of 30 semester hours per academic year. May teach courses in related disciplines, such as physical sciences, based on department need and the candidate’s qualifications.
• Teaches a varied schedule that may include day, evening, early morning, weekend, and accelerated sections. Opportunities may exist for teaching summer classes.
• Designs, implements, manages, and assesses courses taught in a variety of modes.
• Accommodates students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
• Contributes to curriculum development and revision, including course design, and the review and selection of instructional materials.
• Delivers assigned courses in accordance with College catalog descriptions, common course syllabi, and the teaching standards of the College and the NSE area.
• Participates in General Education assessment, course certification, and program review.
• Holds regular office hours and maintains availability to students.

Laboratory and Field Instruction

• Plans and leads course-based and extracurricular field experiences for geology students, including site selection, logistics, and student safety.
• Designs and prepares laboratory activities, collaborating with lab staff on necessary geology teaching collections, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Implements and enforces laboratory and field safety protocols in accordance with College policy.

Student Support and Advising

• Advises, tutors, and mentors students.
• Serves as an effective advocate for students, particularly those transferring to four-year institutions, and advises students about transfer opportunities.
• Arranges and promotes scholarship, research, and internship opportunities for students.
• Advises and supports student clubs and related student activities.

Service and Professional Development

• Participates in college and community activities that contribute to the growth and development of students, the College, and the community.
• Serves on and leads department, discipline, campus, and college committees.
• Stays current in the discipline and pursues continuous professional development, including participation in professional organizations and activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Geology or a closely related geoscience field.
• Demonstrated college-level teaching experience, which may include experience as a graduate teaching assistant or instructor of record.
• Experience designing and/or setting up hands-on laboratory activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A PhD in Geology or a closely related geoscience field.
• Two or more years of recent college teaching experience.
• Experience teaching at a community college, another open-enrollment setting, or otherwise working with students of widely varying academic preparation.
• Experience teaching introductory geology lecture and laboratory courses.
• Experience planning and leading geology field trips or other field-based instruction.
• Graduate coursework qualifying the candidate to teach additional courses in physical or earth sciences.
• Experience teaching Early College or dual enrollment students.
• Experience with earth sciences software used in instruction laboratories, e.g., Google Earth, Sferic Maps, Stellarium.
• Experience developing and running geology outreach events.
• Experience mentoring student research and writing grant proposals.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

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

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.

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

Tuesday, September 8, 2026