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Location

Rockville, MD | United States

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Job description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is seeking two (2) English and Reading full-time faculty members to start at the beginning of Fall 2024. We are seeking two 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.

In the English and Reading Area, we have exceptionally talented faculty members who incorporate the latest pedagogy and best practices into their teaching. Their practices range from research essays on cultural identities to how social justice issues impact our communities and beyond. Our faculty members use creative and innovative approaches to help students think critically about their lives, their world, and their chosen career paths by incorporating critical reading and thinking skills into their English composition and literature courses. Montgomery College English and Reading faculty members help students develop their skills to integrate digital storytelling, reflective writing, and creative writing into their student success writing toolkit--in addition to the traditional composition research essay. The faculty themselves practice a range of writing skills. They research, present, and write about best practices in teaching, globalizing the curriculum, strategies for enhancing student success, and creating engaging student experiences. Montgomery College's English and Reading faculty continue to publish and present their poetry, fiction, white papers, and research articles. They lead student academic conferences, student scholarly collections, and creative writing publications. These positions are part of a collective bargaining unit.

The successful candidate will appreciate teaching in a multi-cultural environment, and will welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Faculty duties include classroom instruction, assessment, curriculum development, advising, professional inquiry, committee work and utilizing instructional technology. The majority of our courses use open educational resources (OERs) to yield cost savings for the students and the most current content for faculty. Incoming faculty will utilize OERs in alignment with the other faculty in the discipline.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days, evenings and weekends. Montgomery College has three campuses and instructs courses at area high schools. Faculty may be assigned to any of these campuses and/or teaching online.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year of composition courses ranging from introductory college-level composition to research-based composition.
• Develop teaching assignments that incorporate students' majors, interdisciplinary learning, research skills, and success strategies.
• Teach a varied day, night, early morning, and weekend schedule of full-term, late start, and accelerated sections including opportunities for summer and winter teaching.
• Teach courses in a variety of formats, including in-person, synchronous remote, and asynchronous distance learning.
• Engage students in their learning through active and collaborative learning approaches.
• Meet with students one-on-one in up to three conferences per semester and during office hours to assist them with being successful college students.
• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies and universal design to the teaching and learning process.
• Advise students on appropriate courses for degree completion and transfer.
• Incorporate Blackboard and other relevant technology into instruction, including inexpensive or no-cost resources (OER) in course development and instruction.
• Serve on or lead department, discipline, campus, and college committees.
• Maintain an active program of professional development and participate in professional organizations and activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in English Composition/Rhetoric, English Education, Secondary Education with a concentration in English, or closely related field.
• At least 12 credit hours of college-level teaching experience in English composition.
• Ability to use word processing programs, basic internet applications, and basic database navigation.
• 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.
• Ability and interest in offering courses in a variety of formats, including in-person, synchronous remote, and asynchronous distance learning.

Additional Requirements:

• Attach a cover letter of interest 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.
• Prior to being selected for an interview, you may be required to submit unofficial transcripts to the search committee for review.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in English Composition or Rhetoric or closely related field.
• Experience teaching at least 24 credit hours of college-level composition or integrated writing and reading in a higher education environment.
• Demonstrated skill in using student engagement strategies that help students, including students with learning disabilities, succeed.
• Demonstrated experience providing feedback which students can use to improve their writing.
• Demonstrated experience teaching research-based composition, incorporating Modern Languages Association (MLA) or appropriate style manual into the instruction
• Experience teaching and supporting students with varying levels of preparedness for college-level work.
• Experience developing or using open education resources as an instruction tool
• Experience integrating technology into course delivery to enhance or deliver student learning.
• Experience teaching writing to a diverse population that includes native and non-native English speakers.
• Multilingual capabilities
• Evidence of ongoing professional development (e.g. certificates, cohort learning, or badges/microcredentials)
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.

Application Process:

• For consideration, dates of employment must be included in your application or attachment.
• Please include a complete resume/application including all relevant or related experience.
• List any awards or recognitions that are community, industry, or educationally relevant.
• A cover letter is recommended and preferred.

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).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• 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 Collage and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Our 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 [email protected] . 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

Open Until Filled

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