Instructional Faculty Full-Time- Communication Studies Job at Montgomery College

Overview

Montgomery College is seeking three (3) Communication Studies full-time faculty members to start in January 2026. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Our Communication Studies faculty teach in one of the highest-enrolled Associate of Arts degree programs at the college, with more than 350 majors. The program has a long history of preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions, including UMCP, UMGC, Loyola, Washington Adventist, and WVU. The department offers an interdisciplinary Certificate in Business Communication. Communication supports degree and transfer programs in general at MC and is a popular elective for students in many programs. We are seeking full-time Communication Studies faculty members who are excited by this level of excellence and committed to student success.

The successful candidate supports MC's commitment to radical inclusion, welcomes the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities, and has experience engaging and motivating students in multiple instructional modes.

Responsibilities

• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year of various communications courses including foundations of human communication, public relations, business and professional speech communication, introduction to communication theory and inquiry, and journalism at any location Montgomery College offers classes. Incorporate Blackboard and other relevant technology into instruction.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day, night, early morning, weekend, and/or accelerated sections, compressed and online. Opportunities may exist for teaching summer classes.
• Coordinate with other faculty and participate in the creation of common assignments in multiple-section courses, selection of textbooks, and development of Open Educational Resources and other instructional materials.
• Participate in the department's scheduled assessment of student learning at the course, program, and institutional level, and contribute to ongoing results-driven curricular improvements.
• Engage students in their learning through culturally relevant, active, and collaborative learning approaches.
• Meet with students outside of class to assist them with being successful college students and to connect students to appropriate campus-support services.
• Advise students about program curriculum, transfer issues, and careers in communication fields.
• Serve on or lead department, discipline, campus, and college committees.
• Maintain an active program of professional development and participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Understand and commit to student success, including increasing retention, transfer, and graduation rates while contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for diverse students.
• Assist in the marketing and promotion of the program by participating in college-sponsored events and visiting local businesses and schools.

Required Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Communication Studies with an emphasis in public speaking, small group communication, business communication, and intercultural communication.
• College-level teaching experience in communication studies.
• Demonstrated ability to use an educational enterprise platform such as Blackboard in instructional delivery.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Additional Requirements

• Attach a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae to your application. Your letter should specifically address your interest in teaching at Montgomery College, including how you meet the required qualifications and any of the appropriate preferred qualifications.
• Before being selected for an interview, you may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to the search committee for review.

Failure to submit a cover letter will result in the candidate being eliminated from consideration for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Human Communication, or a closely related field.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in interpersonal communication, small group communication, public speaking, and intercultural communication.
• Experience supporting students who have varying levels of preparedness for college-level work.
• Experience teaching a diverse population that includes native and non-native English speakers.
• Understanding of and commitment to student success, including increasing retention, transfer, and graduation rates.
• Experience integrating technology into course delivery to enhance student learning.
• Experience developing open education resources as an instructional tool.
• Experience assessing student learning outcomes.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Hiring Range

$63,254 - $96,299

Application Process

• Apply online. The online applications must be received by September 26, 2025.
• For consideration, dates of employment must be included in your application or attachment.
• A complete resume/application, including all relevant or related experience, should be attached to the application.
• A cover letter is required. Failure to submit a cover letter will result in elimination from consideration for this position.
• List any professional awards or recognitions that are community, industry, or educationally relevant.

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.

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).
• Participation in a retirement plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

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 HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. 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: Friday, September 26, 2025