Part-Time Faculty Nursing Instructor

Part-Time Faculty Nursing Instructor . Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment.

The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

Job Description

The Montgomery College Nursing Program at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus is currently accepting applications for part-time faculty members. 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. ** Montgomery College accepts applications for Adjunct/Part-time Faculty on a continuous basis. Applications may be reviewed periodically based on the student enrollment needs. *** The listing of a course in the schedule of classes as “TBA” does not constitute an assignment. The hiring decision for part-time faculty involves an academic judgment and shall be determined at Management’s sole discretion.

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. During summer part-time faculty at Montgomery College may teach no more than 10 ESH (equivalent semester hour) for both sessions combined.

Duties and Responsibilities

This role requires professionalism, a strong commitment to students, and the ability engage and motivate. The Nursing Program seeks enthusiastic, dedicated nurses who wish to expand to the role of teacher. Instructors are required to provide both verbal and written feedback on clinical performance and assignments every week (includes but not limited to student clinical reflections, nursing plans of care, patient care concept maps). Part-time faculty can expect to have one face-to-face day with students (up to 10.5 hours) as well as several hours of grading submitted homework.

Weekend and evening hours are occasionally offered. Possible instructional sites include skilled nursing facilities, acute care facilities, on-campus in the skills laboratory or simulation suite. Student enrollment determines the needs for part-time faculty staffing.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse. A current, unencumbered Maryland (or compact state) and/or DC Registered Nurse license or the ability to obtain a license before hire. Bedside nursing experience in a medical-surgical setting and/or specialty care area of nursing (mental health, mother/baby, and pediatrics) within the last two years.

Proficiency with technology that includes the ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technologies to facilitate learning. Teaching experience appreciated (includes precepting). Experience with multiple teaching modalities, engagement with online resources, and other technology is appreciated. Experience in patient teaching is an essential skill.

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 internet access 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.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without a sponsor.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Nursing 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. Employees must live in Maryland or a state where the College has payroll reciprocity (DC, VA, PA, WV, DE, MA). 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). 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 Thank you for your interest in working at Montgomery College!

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Do you want to join us in our mission of providing an exceptional education and fostering student success? We are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all of our students, and we recognize that our faculty and staff are integral to our continued success. Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering inclusivity and belonging among our student body, faculty, and staff. We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities.

As part of this commitment, Montgomery College will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations, with at least two weeks’ advance notice. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management by calling 240-567-5353 or emailing [email protected]. Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace. . Employment type: PART_TIME