Part-time Faculty Workforce Development Continuing Education (WDCE) AI Agent/Prompt Engineering Instructor

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Montgomery College in Rockville, MD seeks adjunct/part-time faculty to teach AI Agents and Prompt Engineering. Deliver hands-on, project-based instruction to adult learners using modern tools, APIs, and real-world case studies.

Courses may be offered in the evenings or Saturdays, in-person or remotely. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s in CS or related field and have practical experience with generative AI tools such as Claude.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching adult learners.
• Demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence concepts, including AI agents, automation workflows, prompt engineering, and API integrations.
• Professional experience with generative AI tools such as Claude or similar LLM platforms.
• Ability to teach hands-on, project-based content on AI-driven solutions.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, skills-based instruction on AI Agents or Prompt Engineering aligned with course objectives and industry standards.
• Teach adult students to design, build, and deploy AI agents using modern tools, frameworks, and APIs.
• Incorporate generative AI platforms like Claude into instruction with real-world applications.
• Teach prompts design, refinement, testing, and best practices for reliable AI outputs.
• Prepare adult learners for careers in AI, automation, and data-driven roles.
• Facilitate courses in-person and/or remotely during evenings or Saturdays.
• Collaborate on curriculum development and updates with staff.
• Maintain attendance records and manage administrative tasks promptly.
• Provide students with effective support and timely feedback.

Skills

Strong communication

Teaching adults

AI concepts

Claude usage

Hands-on instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS or related

Tools

Claude

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

Montgomery College, Workforce Development Continuing Education, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching AI Agents and/or Prompt Engineering. 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 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver hands‑on, skills‑based instruction on AI Agents or Prompt Engineering aligned with course objectives and industry standards.
• Teach adult students how to design, build, and deploy AI agents using modern tools, frameworks, and APIs.
• Incorporate leading generative AI platforms such as Claude into instruction, emphasizing real‑world applications.
• Teach students how to craft, refine and evaluate effective prompts for large language models, covering prompt design techniques, iterative testing, and best practices for reliable AI outputs.
• Prepare adult learners for careers in AI, automation, and data‑driven roles.
• Facilitate courses in‑person and/or remotely during weekday evenings or Saturdays.
• Collaborate with program staff and faculty on curriculum development and updates.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and submit administrative tasks promptly.
• Provide students with effective support, communication, and timely feedback.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for teaching adult learners.
• Demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence concepts, including AI agents, automation workflows, prompt engineering, and API integrations.
• Professional experience working with generative AI tools such as Claude or similar large language model platforms.
• Ability to teach hands‑on, project‑based content related to building and deploying AI‑driven solutions.
• Able to teach in person.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to student success.
• 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 College’s 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 the 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:

• Prior teaching or training experience (community college or workforce development environment a plus)
• Experience delivering instruction in hybrid, in‑person, and online modalities.
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (e.g., Blackboard).

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, November 30, 2026