Part-time Communication Studies Instructor
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationRockville Campus
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityMid
DepartmentELAP, Linguistics, and Communication Studies Department
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedOct 12, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live21h ago
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Master’s degree or higher in Human Communication or Communication Studies with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.
Experience teaching Introduction to Human Communication, Public Speaking, or Business and Professional Communication and other communication-related courses.
Ability to integrate technology and classroom-related computer software and portals, including Blackboard for course delivery.
Ph.D. in Communication or Communication Studies.
Experience teaching distance learning and/or hybrid courses.
Experience teaching Communication Studies in a post-secondary setting.
Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and require employer visa sponsorship.
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification.
Skills
Blackboard
Benefits
Sick leave
Paid holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Educational assistance
Tuition waiver
Wellness programming
Job Description
The Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Communication Studies in the ELAP, Linguistics, and Communication Studies Department. 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.
Hiring process
***Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. ***
Legal
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The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.
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The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.
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During the academic year part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hour) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.
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During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College
Duties include but are not limited to:
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Teach Introduction to Human Communication courses.
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Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day, night, weekend and/or accelerated sections, online or on another campus if needed. Opportunities may exist for teaching summer classes.
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Teach one or more sections of the Introduction to Human Communication course in area high schools as part of the dual-enrollment program.
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Engage students in their learning through active collaborative learning approaches.
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Incorporate the use of educational enterprise platform such as Blackboard and other relevant technology into instruction, including inexpensive or no-cost resources in the development and delivery of instruction.
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Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process.
Required Qualifications:
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Master’s degree or higher in Human Communication or Communication Studies with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in the discipline.
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Experience teaching Introduction to Human Communication, Public Speaking, or Business and Professional Communication and other communication-related courses.
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Ability to integrate technology and classroom-related computer software and portals, including Blackboard for course delivery.
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Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and require employer visa sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Ph.D. in Communication or Communication Studies.
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Experience teaching distance learning and/or hybrid courses.
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Experience teaching Communication Studies in a post-secondary setting.
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:
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Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
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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.
Benefits
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 [email protected]. 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 Date
Open Until Filled