Instructional Faculty Full-Time - Physics bei Mc

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:  

• A master's degree in physics, engineering, or a related field
• Experience teaching Physics courses at the College level. 
• Experience designing and/or setting up hands-on labs. 
• Demonstrable skills appropriate to teach online, Distance Learning, and/or Hybrid classes 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proficient use of the MS Office suite of software. 
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship  

Additional application requirements:

• Attach a cover letter and curriculum vitae/resume to the application
• If selected for an interview, the candidate will be expected to conduct a teaching demo.

Preferred Qualifications:  

• PhD Degree in Physics, Engineering or related field 
• Recent, within the last 5 years, experience teaching calculus-based physics at the college-level.
• Experience teaching dual enrollment or early college students. 
• Experience with developing and running Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy outreach events. 
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.  
• Experience with programming and developing programming-based assignments and/or projects, experience with MATLAB/Mathematica a plus
• Experience with student research and writing grant proposals.

 Hiring Range: $63,254 - $96,299.

Application Process:

• To apply, please visit: Careers | Montgomery College, Maryland
• Online applications must be received by October 3, 2025.
• A Teaching Philosophy is recommended and preferred.
• International degrees require a US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.
• If selected for an interview, the candidate will be expected to conduct a teaching demonstration.
• Include dates of employment in your application or attachment.
• An unofficial transcript may be requested

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:

• curriculum vitae/resume that includes a list of courses taught
• cover letter addressing your interest in teaching at Montgomery College and including how you meet the position's qualifications. 

If you have any questions, please contact Maria Bedenbaugh, HR Specialist, at [email protected]

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.

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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 [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.

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