Job Description
Montgomery College is seeking three full-time English and Reading
faculty members to start in January 2027. The positions are located
on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring, Rockville, and Germantown
Campuses. 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. These positions are 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,
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.
Through their teaching, scholarship, and engagement with the
College, the successful candidate will foster mission-mindedness,
civic-mindedness, belonging, access, completion, and
post-completion success . The successful candidate will welcome the
opportunity to work with students with diverse learning
abilities.
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 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
a 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.
- Ability and interest in offering courses in a variety of
formats, including in-person, synchronous remote, and asynchronous
distance learning.
- Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the
United States and not require employer visa sponsorship
.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in English Composition or Rhetoric or a 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 that students can
use to improve their writing.
- Demonstrated experience teaching research-based composition,
incorporating Modern Languages Association (MLA) or an 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
instructional 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/micro credentials)
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching
practices and support of a diverse student population.
Hiring Range: $6 4,510 - $9 8,220
Required Application Materials:
- Submit a cover letter addressing how your teaching experience,
scholarship, professional development, and/or service would
contribute to student success in English and Reading and aligns
with Montgomery College’s mission and vision .
- Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) . List any
professional awards or recognitions that are community, industry,
or educationally relevant.
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 (month/year) 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