Part-time Faculty Electrical Engineering Instructor

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking a dedicated adjunct/part-time faculty member to teach Electrical and Computer Engineering courses across Rockville, Germantown, or Takoma Park/Silver Spring campuses. The role emphasizes professionalism, student commitment, and engaging teaching methods.

Responsibilities include delivering classes as per catalog descriptions, maintaining lab standards, and timely grading, with opportunities for student consultations and departmental participation.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field.
• One semester of teaching experience (Graduate teaching assistants acceptable).
• Familiar with basic Electrical/Computer Engineering lab equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage students.
• Experience with C, Python, MATLAB, Verilog HDL/VHDL.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and belonging in an educational setting.
• Access to a personal computer with internet connectivity; MC-provided email and LMS access.

Responsibilities

• Teach engineering courses, including electrical and computer engineering, with standard lab equipment.
• Deliver classes per catalog, syllabi, and college stipulations; ensure timely grading.
• Be available for student consultation and participate in departmental meetings.
• Hold all scheduled classes, including finals, at the assigned times and locations.
• Maintain teaching standards aligned with department and college expectations.
• Submit syllabi and course materials to the department.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time; return final exams to the department.

Skills

C programming

Python programming

MATLAB

Verilog HDL/VHDL

Instructional technology

Strong communication skills

Student engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

One semester teaching experience

Experience with basic lab equipment

Access to personal computer with internet

US work eligibility without sponsor

Ability to teach at multiple campuses

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 Department of Engineering, Physics, and Geosciences is currently accepting applications for openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Electrical Engineering Courses. This position can teach at any of our three campuses – Rockville, Germantown, or Takoma Park/Silver Spring. 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.

• Teach engineering courses, and specifically electrical and computer engineering courses with knowledge with standard circuit lab equipment.
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog description, the course syllabi, and the stipulations of the College.
• Be available for student consultation.
• Participate, when possible, in departmental meetings.
• Hold every scheduled class, including the final examination, the full scheduled number of minutes during the scheduled time in the scheduled location.
• Maintain standards of teaching consistent with the standards of the department and the College.
• Submit a copy of the syllabi, along with the course materials, to the department.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time.
• Return final exams to the department.

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.

• Master’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related field or discipline.
• Familiar with basic Electrical and Computer Engineering lab equipment.
• Strong communication skills.
• 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.

• Minimum of one semester of teaching experience (Graduate school teaching assistance is acceptable).
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.
• Programming experiences with C, Python, MATLAB, Verilog HDL/VHDL.
• Use of technology in instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated currency in the discipline.
• Experience in working with students of culturally diverse backgrounds and/or underprepared students.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.
• Experience in distance delivery and other instructional methods.
• 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.

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, with at least two weeks’ advance notice.

Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success.

Montgomery College is Maryland’s premier community college, serving more than 40,000 students each year through credit courses and beyond credit programs. Montgomery College is one of Maryland’s most diverse community colleges, which includes more than 164 nations represented in our student body.

Closing Date Friday, January 22, 2027