Part-Time Faculty Biology Instructor

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Tobacco-free workplace

Job summary

Montgomery College in Rockville is accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching introductory biology, human anatomy and physiology I & II and/or microbiology. We seek an enthusiastic teacher with professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and the ability to educate in an engaging manner.

Requirements include a Masters in Biological Sciences or related major, teaching experience with diverse delivery methods and LMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Masters in Biological Sciences or related major with relevant courses.
• Demonstrated experience teaching using a variety of delivery methods, online resources, and technology applications.
• Proficiency with and ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technology.
• Commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational environment.
• Access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned lecture, discussion and/or laboratory courses in the biology discipline.
• Courses may include introductory biology, anatomy and physiology I and II, microbiology, genetics, and other biology courses.
• Plan and prepare instructional materials, syllabi, assignments and exams.
• Deliver a varied schedule including daytime, evening, weekend, and accelerated sections.
• Possibility to teach summer session classes.
• Follow department guidelines to ensure content coverage across sections.
• Administer, grade and provide timely feedback to monitor student progress.
• Meet deadlines for mid-term and final grades.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS proficiency

Tech-enabled learning

Inclusion commitment

Education

Master in Biological Sciences or related

PhD in Biological Sciences

Job description

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.

The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Introductory Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II and/or Microbiology. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

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.

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.

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 hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach assigned lecture, discussion and/or laboratory courses in the biology discipline.
• Courses may include introductory biology, anatomy and physiology I and II, microbiology, genetics, and/or other biology courses as needed.
• Planning and preparing (development of instructional material, preparation of course syllabi, writing assignments, exams, etc.), presentation, and coordination of classroom instruction and related activities.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include daytime, evening, weekend and/or accelerated sections.
• Opportunities may exist to teach summer session classes.
• Follow guidelines from department course coordinators to ensure consistent content coverage and student experience across multiple sections of a course.
• Administer, grade and provide feedback in a timely manner to monitor student mastery and progress through a course.
• Meet college-established deadlines to submit student mid-term and final course grades.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in Biological Sciences or a related major with relevant courses.
• Demonstrated experience teaching using a variety of delivery methods, online resources, and technology applications across the curriculum.
• Proficiency with and ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technology to facilitate learning in a web-enhanced environment.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have 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 do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.

Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related field.
• Prior college level teaching experience related to introductory biology courses.
• 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 Friday, May 14, 2027

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If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management by calling 240-567-5353 or emailing [e-mail]. Montgomery College is a tobacco‑free and smoke‑free workplace.