Instructional Faculty Full-Time - Physics

Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is seeking a qualified and dedicated full-time Physics faculty member in the Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) area, beginning Spring 2026. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, a deep commitment to student success, and the ability to inspire and engage students in a way that fosters a transformative educational experience. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Montgomery College is dedicated to diversifying its faculty and staff, and to creating a culture of inclusiveness that allows all to thrive. In this search, knowing that faculty commitment is reflected in student success, the SET area seeks to reinforce its commitment to inclusivity among faculty at the College.

The successful candidate will be committed to teaching in a multi-cultural student-focused two-year institution consisting of students with diverse learning abilities. Important qualities expected in the candidate include strong verbal and written communication skills, experience working with students of different backgrounds, and a commitment to the community college mission.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Teaches courses related to Physics and Engineering with a minimum of 30 semester hours per academic year.
• Teaches a varied schedule that may include day, night, early morning, weekend and / or accelerated sections at any of the MC campuses or at area high schools in various delivery modes : face-to-face, on-line, hybrid / blended on a regular 10-month schedule. Opportunities may exist for teaching summer classes.
• Designs, implements, manages, and assesses courses taught in a variety of modes.
• Accommodates students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
• Delivers assigned courses in accordance with the College catalog descriptions, common course syllabi, and any stipulations stated by the College and the Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) area.
• Maintains standards of teaching that are consistent with the high standards expected by the College and the SET area.
• Each faculty member is expected to participate in activities relating to college programs, courses, governance, committees, etc., or community activities which impact the college and contribute to the growth and development of students, the college, and the community.
• Advise, tutor, and mentor students.
• Participate in student club activities.
• Be an effective student advocate for career opportunities (e.g., Internships, Scholarships, transfer)
• Proactively seek scholarship / research or internship opportunities for students.
• Each faculty member is expected to stay current in their field and continue to grow and develop as an educator to increase knowledge and enhance teaching ability.
• Pursue continuous professional development and participate in professional organizations and activities.

Required Qualifications :

Additional application requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :

Hiring Range : $63,254 - $96,299 .

Application Process :

Montgomery College does not provide relocation assistance for new hires. However, we may reimburse reasonable expenses for in-person interviews, as permitted by budgetary considerations.

To be considered for this position, the following documents must be attached to the application :

If you have any questions, please contact Maria Bedenbaugh, HR Specialist, at maria.bedenbaugh@montgomerycollege.edu

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 Wednesday, October 8, 2025