Part-time Faculty - 2-D Design

Job Description

The Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, is currently accepting applications for an opening as part-time faculty member teaching a 2-D Design course for the Fall 2026 semester.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrates the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in fundamentals of 2-D design.
• Maintain classroom and follow safety guidelines.
• Monitor and utilize Blackboard.
• Keep track of student attendance and grades.
• Communicate with Department Chair and Staff regarding instructional needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Studio Art or related fields.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting belonging, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment and must be willing to contribute to the Colleges strategic plan of inclusion.
• Faculty members are expected to have access to a personal computer with virus protection that can connect to the internet outside of the work location (i.e., office, classroom, college campus). Montgomery College (MC) provides an MC e-mail account and access to the learning platform, password-protected faculty sections of the website, college listservs, and other faculty communications tools. If you do not have access to a personal computer, please notify the department chair at the time of interview. Subject to available funds, the college may be able to provide temporary access to resources.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience (instructor of record) at the post-secondary level.
• Experience with a vast array of 2-D practices including drawing and painting.
• Familiar and experienced with Interdisciplinary and contemporary practices.
• Knowledge of non-western practices.

Application Process:

• A CV that Includes dates of employment in your application or attachment; a list of previous courses taught (and how many times each section was taught); designate instructor of record or teaching assistant.
• Submit a 1-2 page cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned which address the instruction of an introduction to two-dimensional design
• A link to a portfolio demonstrating abilities in 2-D instruction (at least 5 works)