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Part-Time Faculty Digital Literacy Instructor

Montgomery College
Off Campus, United States, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jul 2025

About the role

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, Adult ESOL & Literacy-GED Special Programs, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching In-person Digital Literacy classes in an educational setting located within a correctional facility. This particular teaching opportunity is part-time and is located at the Pre-Release Center in Rockville, MD. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Digital Literacy teachers who exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and demonstrate 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Montgomery College is seeking an adjunct instructor for its in-person Digital Literacy classes in an education setting located within a correctional facility. The instructor will be responsible for:

  • Teaching all areas required for inmate orientation to Digital Literacy requirements and resources at the Pre Release Center (PRC) such as:
  • Identify the major hardware components of a personal computer and describe how these components work together when using a personal computer.
  • Describe the purposes of a Windows operating system and how it is used to prepare folders, save copy, move and delete files, and access storage devices at the PRC.
  • Understand and comply with the ethical and legal rules affecting the use of computers at the PRC and upon re-entry into the community.
  • Use Microsoft Word to prepare resumes and cover letters in job search efforts.
  • Use Microsoft Excel to prepare a cash management budget to track and monitor and assess the status of personal finances.
  • Understand and demonstrate how to use the Internet to efficiently perform job searches.
  • Obtain a working e-mail account that can be used in job search efforts at the PRC.
  • Completing detailed, daily reports including tracking attendance and student completion of the course objectives.
  • Abiding by all College policies and procedures.
  • Abiding by all policies and procedures set by the Montgomery County Department of Corrections.

Required Qualifications:

  • B.A. Education or related field.
  • A minimum of 2 years teaching.
  • Experience working with a diverse population, preferably in a correctional setting.
  • Proven experience in delivery of high quality, effective digital literacy instruction to adult learners.
  • 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:

  • A Master’s degree in Education or a related field
  • Experience providing digital literacy in a correctional setting

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

  • Successful completion of 2 background checks – one with the College and one with the Department of Corrections.
  • Successful completion of a 2-day orientation with the Department of Corrections

 Application Process: