Part-Time Faculty Cloud Computing and Networking Technology 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, Rockville, Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and Germantown, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Cloud Computing and Networking Technology Instructor.  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:

• Teach a range of introductory and advance courses including, but not limited to:
  • NWIT 101 - Introduction to the Internet of Things (IoT)
  • NWIT 105 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • NWIT 127 - Microcomputer Essentials
  • NWIT 151 - Introduction to Networking
  • NWIT 170 - Network and Cloud Infrastructure
  • CMSC 253 - UNIX/LINUX System Administration
  • NWIT 200 - Microsoft Modern Desktops
  • NWIT 208 - Cloud Architecting
  • NWIT 209 - Cloud Administration
  • NWIT 204 - Network Virtualization and System Administrator
  • NWIT 264 - Network and Cloud Forensics
• Conduct assigned classes in accordance with the catalog description, the master course syllabi, and the stipulations of the College.
• Be available for student consultation.
• Participate, when possible, in departmental meetings.
• Hold every scheduled class, including the final examination, the full scheduled number of minutes during the scheduled time in the scheduled location.
• Maintain standards of teaching consistent with the standards of the department and the College.
• Submit a copy of the syllabi, along with the course materials, to the department.
• Submit midterm and final grades on time.
• Return final exams to the department.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or related fields.  
• One year of teaching experience as an instructor in higher education institutions or professional training facility/department. 
• Proficiency with at least one programming language (such as Python) and/or a scripting language (such as PowerShell). 
• Knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, cloud computing and networking. 
•  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:

• Two years of teaching experience as an instructor, assistant professor or higher at a college or university. 
• Professional experience in Cloud Computing or related field.