Job Description
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is seeking a full-time
Biology faculty member in the Natural Sciences and
Engineering (NSE) area to fill a position starting January 2027.
This position will primarily teach Microbiology, with additional
teaching responsibilities in Introductory Biology (both majors and
non-majors) and Genetics. We are seeking an enthusiastic and
dedicated educator 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.
Montgomery College has a long history of successfully preparing
students for transfer to four-year institutions such as the
University of Maryland, Georgetown University, George Washington
University, and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
Additionally, all of Montgomery College's science buildings were
constructed within the last 15 years and feature state-of-the-art
facilities and equipment.
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 and laboratory instruction, assessment,
curriculum development, advising, professional inquiry, committee
work, and instructional technology. The opportunity to engage in
research with students is also supported and encouraged.
Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as
face-to-face, online, remote, hybrid and/or blended formats during
days, evenings, and weekends. Montgomery College has four campuses
and instructs courses at area high schools, as part of the growing
dual enrollment program. Faculty may be assigned to any of these
campuses and/or teaching different modalities.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Teaching and Curriculum
- Teaches non-majors and majors-level biology courses with a
minimum of 30 semester hours per academic year. This teaching
position is expected to include Microbiology (BIOL 210),
Introductory Biology (BIOL 101 and/or BIOL 150), Principles of
Genetics (BIOL 222), and other courses in the discipline as
needed.
Teaches a varied schedule that may include day, evening, early
morning, weekend, and accelerated sections. Opportunities may exist
for teaching summer classes.
Designs, implements, manages, and assesses courses taught in a
variety of modes, incorporating the use of a learning management
system (Blackboard) and other relevant technology into
instruction.
Engages students in learning through active, collaborative
learning approaches, and accommodates students with varying
backgrounds and learning styles.
Contributes to curriculum development and revision, including
course design, and the review and selection of instructional
materials.
Delivers assigned courses in accordance with College catalog
descriptions and the teaching standards of the College and the NSE
area.
Participates in General Education assessment, course
recertification, and program review with the goal of increasing
student success.
Laboratory Instruction
- Designs and prepares laboratory activities for microbiology and
introductory biology courses, collaborating with lab staff on
necessary equipment, supplies, and instructional materials.
- Implements and enforces laboratory safety protocols, including
safe handling of microbial cultures and other biological materials,
in accordance with College policy.
Student Support and Advising
- Holds regular office hours and maintains availability to
students. Mentors and tutors students outside of class to assist
them with being successful in college.
- Advises students about program curricula, transfer options to
four-year institutions, and professional/career opportunities.
- Arranges and promotes scholarship, research, and internship
opportunities for students.
- Advises and supports student clubs and related student
activities.
Service and Professional Development
- Participates in college and community activities that
contribute to the growth and development of students, the College,
and the community.
- Serves on and leads department, discipline, campus, and college
committees.
- Stays current in the discipline and pursues continuous
professional development, including participation in professional
organizations and activities.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Cell
Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics another closely related
field.
- One year of demonstrated college-level teaching experience,
which may include experience as a graduate teaching assistant or
instructor of record.
- Experience designing and/or setting up hands-on laboratory
activities with attention to safety protocols.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the
United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or
another closely related field.
- Two or more years of recent college teaching experience.
- Demonstrated experience teaching majors-level lecture and
laboratory courses in biological sciences, such as microbiology,
cell biology, and genetics.
- Experience teaching at a community college, another
open-enrollment setting, or otherwise working with students of
widely varying academic preparation.
- Demonstrated experience using varied teaching modalities
(face-to-face, blended/hybrid, and online).
- Demonstrated experience using techniques to engage students in
the classroom.
- Demonstrated commitment to student success including increasing
retention, transfer, and graduation.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing or developing
undergraduate research opportunities for students.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
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 Biology 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 (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