Part-Time Faculty ESOL 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 Campus is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching in-person ESOL to Adult Learners in an educational setting located within a Maximum-Security Correctional Facility. This particular teaching opportunity is part-time (3 evenings per week for a total of 9 hours), and is located at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility in Boyds, MD. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated ESOL 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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The instructor will be responsible for:

• Planning, developing, and providing instruction in adult ESOL courses.
• Completing detailed, daily reports including tracking attendance and student completion of the course objectives.
• Abiding by all Montgomery College policies and procedures.
• Abiding by all policies and procedures set by the Montgomery County Department of Corrections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, Education or related educational field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching ESOL.
• 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:

• Master’s Degree in TESOL or Education with coursework in ESOL Methodology and/or Second Language Acquisition.
• Experience working with diverse and at-risk populations, preferably within a correctional or similar institutional setting.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, effective ESOL instruction to adult learners within a structured behavior management framework.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsible educational environment.
• A background in counselling.

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
• Submission of an official transcript of relevant degree(s)

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