Part-time Faculty Hospitality Management Instructor

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate part-time faculty to teach hospitality management courses. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students in a dynamic learning environment while promoting inclusivity and multicultural competence. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the culinary or hospitality industry, along with a strong commitment to student success. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to fostering diversity and providing quality education. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of future hospitality leaders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years management experience in culinary or hospitality industry.
• Ability to teach in a multicultural setting and integrate technology.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses related to hospitality management.
• Support grant-related career readiness initiatives.

Skills

Hospitality Management

Teaching

Management Experience

Multicultural Competence

Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management

Master's Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

Learning Management System

Personal Computer

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, Takoma Park/Silver Spring & Rockville campuses, are currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching in Food Production Labs, Hospitality Law, Food and Beverage Cost Control, Supervision and Leadership, and other courses related to hospitality management. 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.
• 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 courses related to hospitality management.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day, night, weekend and/or accelerated sections.
• The ideal candidate will also demonstrate a strong interest in supporting grant-related career readiness initiatives, including internship and externship assistance, student mentoring, and other related activities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Hospitality Management, Hospitality Business, Food Studies, Culinary or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of management experience in the culinary or hospitality industry.
• Minimum of 1 year experience teaching at college level.
• Knowledge of, and commitment to, the community college philosophy and mission.
• Willingness and flexibility to teach course sections as needed.
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery.
• Ability to teach in a multicultural setting.
• Please include a cover letter highlighting your qualifications and experience related to this teaching assignment.
• Prior to being selected for an interview, you may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to the search committee for review.
• 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:

• Experience teaching hospitality courses at the college level.
• Master's Degree in Hospitality Management, Hospitality Business, Food Studies, Food Science, Event Management or MBA.
• 5+ years of experience in upper level management

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 Thursday, August 7, 2025