Part-Time Faculty Accounting Instructor

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking adjunct/part-time Accounting faculty to teach courses at the Rockville campus and other locations. The role includes teaching Accounting in day classes and delivering engaging instruction in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities include designing and delivering course content, mentoring students, maintaining records, and participating in departmental activities. A Master9;s degree in Accounting or Business and CPA/CMA licensure are required; teaching experience

Qualifications

• Master9;s degree in Accounting or Business required.
• CPA or CMA licensure required.
• Willingness to teach on-site at multiple campuses, with background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach Accounting courses and mentor students in-person and online.
• Maintain accurate student records and administer assessments.
• Engage in department and college activities and professional development.
• Cover or substitute for part-time openings as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Master9s degree in Accounting or Business

PhD/Doctorate in Accounting or Business

Tools

Excel

AI software

Job description

Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Rockville campus, is accepting applications for possible openings as part-time faculty teaching Accounting. We seek an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits high professionalism, a solid commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate engagingly in the classroom and a virtual environment.

Available to teach during Day time classes, typically between 8:30AM and 5:00PM.

Montgomery College continuously accepts applications for adjunct/part-time faculty as members of our accounting faculty pool. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on student enrollment needs.

• The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
• The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
• During the academic year, part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
• During summer, part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hours) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities

Faculty members will teach Accounting, mentor and advise students, and participate in department and college activities. They will also engage in ongoing professional development (e.g., training, seminars and conferences) to stay current with cutting-edge pedagogies and methodologies. Adjunct instructors may be asked to cover and/or substitute for part-time and/or temporary openings in the department. Assignments can vary in duration and are not guaranteed. Courses may be offered at any of our campuses, including off-site locations, as needed.

Duties for Accounting adjuncts include

• Designing and coordinating course content in coordination with the Accounting curriculum as determined by accounting faculty team.
• Providing effective classroom instruction through culturally relevant pedagogies and educational resources appropriate for the subject matter.
• Preparing, administering, and grading all class assignments and examinations.
• Maintaining accurate and timely student records as required.
• Providing timely and useful feedback to students to help them improve their work.
• Maintaining regular office hours.
• Assisting and advising students on their degree plans.
• Assessing student learning by administering discipline-specific assessments created by the accounting faculty team.
• Participating in special paid program activities, including curriculum and program planning, development, evaluation, and decision-making, as well as developing new teaching-learning methods and materials.
• Participation in departmental and college professional training activities.
• Maintaining currency and depth of knowledge in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Maintaining appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics.
• Communicating with excellent written and oral skills in English.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business is required.
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) licensure is required.
• Willingness to teach classes ON-SITE at any of our three Montgomery College campuses or off-campus locations (including teaching Early College and Middle College students), requiring background checks and fingerprinting.
• Current skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the College's strategic inclusion plan.
• Access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus). Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. If you cannot access a personal computer, please notify the department chair during the interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Doctorate in Accounting or Business is preferred.
• Experience in U.S. Personal and Corporate Taxation and/or Auditing is desirable.
• Five (5) or more years of full-time accounting work experience.
• Familiarization with accounting, tax, audit, and AI software.
• Three (3) or more years of teaching experience.
• Face-to-face and distance teaching experience.
• Familiarity with teaching technologies (learning platforms, homework managers, etc.)

Application Process

• Online applications must be received by August 3, 2026
• For consideration, you must: Include dates of employment in your application or attachment. Submit a cover letter and an unofficial copy of your highest degree-earned transcripts.

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.

Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA).

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).

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 Monday, August 3, 2026