Job Description
Montgomery College is seeking an outstanding Full-time Behavioral
Health faculty member to fill a position beginning January 2027. We
are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits 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.
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, laboratory and clinical instruction, assessment,
curriculum development, advising, professional inquiry, committee
work, and utilizing instructional technology.
Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as
face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats during days,
evenings, and weekends. Montgomery College has multiple campuses,
and faculty may be assigned to teach in-person at any of these
campuses and teach online.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Teach a variety of courses within the Behavioral Health
program.
- Teach 30 semester hours per academic year. Opportunities may
exist to teach summer classes.
Participate in discipline-related activities such as program
evaluation, curriculum design, and outcomes assessment and
evaluation.
Provide support to the program and coordinator as needed.
Faculty members are expected to serve on departmental, campus,
and/or college committees, hold office hours, advise students,
participate in course and program assessment, and maintain an
active personal program of professional development and continuous
learning.
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health,
Community Health or similar field
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in an academic
environment.
- Experience teaching asynchronous and/or Blended classes using
Blackboard, Zoom or similar Learning Management System.
- Demonstrated proficiency in instructional methodology,
curriculum design, and program planning.
- Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a
variety of teaching methods.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching
practices and support of a diverse student population.
- Experience integrating technology into course delivery
including use of a Learning Management System.
- Demonstrated effective collaboration with colleagues.
- Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the
United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching a variety of college level Behavioral
Health courses at the college level
- Certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor
- Certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) nonviolent crisis
intervention instructor
- Experience with academic program advising
- Experience supporting students through extracurricular
activities or community outreach.
- Evidence of commitment to professional development and
scholarly activities.
- Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic
success.
Hiring Range: $64,510 - $98,220
Required Application Materials:
- Submit a cover letter addressing how your teaching experience,
scholarship, professional development, and/or service would
contribute to student success in Behavioral Health and align with
Montgomery College’s mission and vision.
- Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Submit an unofficial copy of your transcripts from the highest
degree earned.
Please submit all required materials in a single PDF file
with your online application. Incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Application Process:
- Complete online applications must be received by September 18,
2026.
- Include dates of employment in your application or
attachment.
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 DateFriday, September 18, 2026
