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, Rockville, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Health Classes as part of our Middle College Program.  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:

• The instructor is available to teach daytime health courses at Northwood HS in Silver Spring, Maryland offered through the Department of Health Enhancement, Exercise Science and Physical Education. 
• The instructor will be responsible for teaching and managing all aspects of assigned course(s).   
• The instructor will be required to develop and follow a department approved course syllabus. 
• The instructor will be responsible for teaching and assessing students on specific course objectives. 
•  The instructor will be responsible for calculating and posting student grades and maintaining communication with students  through college email and Blackboard
• The instructor will maintain currency in all required certifications, participate in ongoing professional development and be active in professional organizations
•  Faculty member will regularly review college communications to stay current with college/discipline updates.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, Exercise Science, Physical Education or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching health classes in an academic environment.
•  Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, 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 a variety of college level health courses
•   Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) Certification or American College of Sports Medicine Physical Activity in Public Health Specialist certification

 Application Process:

    Click Here to apply online

    Online applications must be received by Friday, December 16, 2022.
    For consideration, you must: (optional)

    Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;

    Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.

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). Must provide proof of US degree equivalency for international degrees.

Closing Date

Friday, December 16, 2022

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