Instructional Faculty Full Time - Geology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver

Wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, seeks a full-time Geology faculty member to teach introductory geology lecture and laboratory courses, supporting general education and transfer students. The role includes field experiences drawing on Piedmont, Appalachian, and Coastal Plain geology, with duties across classroom, lab, and field instruction.

The position involves curriculum development, advising, and service on college committees, with multiple delivery modes (face-to-face, online, hybrid)

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Geology or related geoscience field.
• Demonstrated college-level teaching experience.
• Experience designing hands-on laboratory activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plans and leads a geology lecture and field-based experiences including safety considerations.
• Designs and prepares laboratory activities with lab staff and instructional materials.
• Maintains laboratory and field safety protocols per College policy.
• Advises, supports, and mentors students, including transfer pathways and scholarships.

Skills

College-level teaching

Curriculum development

Field & lab instruction

Student advising

Safety protocols

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Geology

PhD in Geology (preferred)

Experience in community/open-enrollment settings

Tools

Google Earth

Sferic Maps

Stellarium

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 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. The role seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

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. Teaching and curriculum: the role requires teaching geology lecture and laboratory courses with a minimum of 30 semester hours per academic year and may include courses in related disciplines, such as physical sciences, based on department need and the candidate’s qualifications. The schedule may include day, evening, early morning, weekend, and accelerated sections, with opportunities for teaching summer classes. The faculty member 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, review and selection of instructional materials, delivers assigned courses in accordance with College catalog descriptions and teaching standards, participates in General Education assessment, course recertification, and program review, holds regular office hours, plans and leads course‑based and extracurricular field experiences for geology students, and designs and prepares laboratory activities in collaboration with lab staff. The candidate implements and enforces laboratory and field safety protocols in accordance with College policy.

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 instructional 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.

Salary and Benefits

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

• 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

Background Check and Retirement Plan

• 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.

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.

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.

Closing Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026