Montgomery College is hiring: Instructional Faculty Full-Time- Communication Stu

Overview

Montgomery College is seeking three (3) full-time Communication Studies faculty members to start in January 2026. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Our Communication Studies faculty teach in a high-enrollment Associate of Arts program with more than 350 majors. The department offers an interdisciplinary Certificate in Business Communication. We are seeking faculty who are committed to student success and excellence in teaching, with the ability to engage and motivate students across multiple instructional modes.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support MC’s commitment to radical inclusion and work with students with diverse learning abilities. Duties include classroom instruction, assessment, curriculum development, advising, serving on campus and departmental committees and task forces, and ongoing professional development. Regular teaching assignments may include face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses during days, evenings, and weekends, and may be located at any MC campus, the East County Education Center, or area high schools. Faculty may teach multi-section courses, requiring close coordination with other program faculty and adherence to common course assignments. The majority of courses use open educational resources (OERs). Incoming faculty will use OERs in alignment with other discipline faculty.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats during days, evenings, and weekends. Faculty may be assigned to any MC campus, center, or area high schools and/or teach online.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Communication Studies with 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
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Human Communication, or closely related field
• Expertise in interpersonal communication, small group communication, public speaking, and intercultural communication
• Experience supporting students with varying levels of college readiness
• Experience teaching a diverse population including native and non-native English speakers
• Experience with open educational resources and technology-enabled instruction
• Experience assessing student learning outcomes; ongoing professional development

Additional Requirements

• Attach a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae to your application. The letter should address your interest in teaching at Montgomery College and how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Before selection for an interview, unofficial transcripts may be requested for review.
• Failure to submit a cover letter will disqualify a candidate from consideration.

Hiring Range

$63,254 - $96,299

Application Process

• Click Here to apply online
• Online applications must be received by September 26, 2025
• Dates of employment must be included in your application or attachment
• Complete resume/application with relevant experience attached
• A cover letter is required; failure to submit may eliminate you from consideration
• List any professional awards or recognitions relevant to community, industry, or education

For degrees earned outside the U.S., include a copy of your education equivalency from a recognized evaluation service.

Requirements at 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 position). If already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may have earnings restrictions

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 programs including onsite gyms, pools, and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the application or interview process, contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. We require at least two weeks advance notice to provide accommodations.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff. The college is tobacco-free and smoke-free.

Closing Date: Friday, September 26, 2025