Part-Time Faculty Engineering Instructor

Montgomery College; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery College is seeking an adjunct/part-time faculty member to teach Biology for Engineers at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. The position is ongoing and reviewed based on enrollment needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Engineering or related field and has experience programming in C++, Matlab, or Python, with strong communication skills and a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience programming in C++, Matlab or Python.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficiency with MS Office suite.
• Commitment to inclusion and multicultural competence in education.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Responsibilities

• Teach freshman and sophomore-level Engineering Science courses.
• Prepare course materials and syllabi in accordance with college policies.
• Hold scheduled classes and conduct final exams as assigned.
• Consult with students and participate in department meetings when possible.
• Submit midterm and final grades promptly and return exams to the department.

Skills

C++

Matlab

Python

Strong communication

Education

Master Degree in Engineering or related field

PhD Degree (preferred) in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

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 Department of Natural Sciences & Engineering is currently accepting applications for openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Biology for Engineers Courses. 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. This position is for teaching at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus.

***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 include but are not limited to:

• Teach freshman and sophomore-level Engineering Science courses.
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog description, the course syllabi, and the stipulations of the College.
• Be available for student consultation and discussions with program faculty.
• 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.

Required Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Engineering or a related field or discipline.
• Experience programming in C++, Matlab, or Python.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including proficient use of MS-office suite of software.
• 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:

• PhD Degree in Engineering or a related field or discipline.
• Minimum of one semester of teaching experience (Graduate school teaching assistance is acceptable). Recent experience preferred (within last 5 years)
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.
• Use of technology in instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in working with students of diverse backgrounds.
• 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.

Closing DateSaturday, December 19, 2026