Job Description
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is seeking a full-time
Geology faculty member in the Natural Sciences and
Engineering (NSE) area to fill a position beginning January 2027.
The faculty member in this position will teach introductory geology
lecture and laboratory courses, supporting both students seeking
general education credit and those interested in transferring to
four-year geoscience programs. Course-based and extracurricular
field experiences can draw on the region’s Piedmont, Appalachian,
and Coastal Plain geology. 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.
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 field instruction, assessment,
curriculum development, advising, professional inquiry, committee
work, and instructional technology.
Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as
face-to-face, online, hybrid, and 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 to teach online.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Teaching and Curriculum
- Teaches geology lecture and laboratory courses with a minimum
of 30 semester hours per academic year. May teach courses in
related disciplines, such as physical sciences, based on department
need and the candidate’s qualifications.
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.
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, common course syllabi, and the teaching standards of
the College and the NSE area.
Participates in General Education assessment, course
recertification, and program review.
Holds regular office hours and maintains availability to
students.
Laboratory and Field Instruction
- Plans and leads course-based and extracurricular field
experiences for geology students, including site selection,
logistics, and student safety.
- Designs and prepares laboratory activities, collaborating with
lab staff on necessary geology teaching collections, equipment, and
instructional materials.
- Implements and enforces laboratory and field safety protocols
in accordance with College policy.
Student Support and Advising
- Advises, tutors, and mentors students.
- Serves as an effective advocate for students, particularly
those transferring to four-year institutions, and advises students
about transfer 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 Geology or a closely related geoscience
field.
- 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.
- 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:
- A PhD in Geology or a closely related geoscience field.
- Two or more years of recent college teaching experience.
- Experience teaching at a community college, another
open-enrollment setting, or otherwise working with students of
widely varying academic preparation.
- Experience teaching introductory geology lecture and laboratory
courses.
- Experience planning and leading geology field trips or other
field-based instruction.
- Graduate coursework qualifying the candidate to teach
additional courses in physical or earth sciences.
- Experience teaching Early College or dual enrollment
students.
- Experience with earth sciences software used in instructional
laboratories, e.g., Google Earth, Sferic Maps, Stellarium.
- Experience developing and running geology outreach events.
- Experience mentoring student research and writing grant
proposals.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development.
Hiring Range: $64,510 - $98,220
Required Application Materials:
- A cover letter addressing how your teaching experience,
scholarship, professional development, and/or service would
contribute to student success in geology and how it aligns with
Montgomery College’s mission and vision.
- A resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Unofficial transcripts for the highest related degree
Please submit all required materials in a single PDF file
with your online application. Applications missing required
materials 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.
- If selected for an interview, the candidate will be expected to
conduct a teaching demonstration.
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 DateTuesday, September 8, 2026
