Part-Time Faculty ABE/GED Correctional 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, Adult ESOL & Literacy-GED Special Programs, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching In-person ABE/GED classes in an educational setting located within a Maximum Security Correctional Facility. This particular teaching opportunity is part-time and is located at Clarksburg Maximum Security Jail in Boyds, MD. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated ABE/GED 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 ABE/GED classes in an education setting located within a maximum-security correctional facility. The instructor will be responsible for teaching courses related to all areas required for completion of the GED(r) (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science).

• Class hours are weekdays, 8:00am to 11:00am, 1:00pm to 4:00pm, and 6pm-9pm.
• Faculty member will be expected to teach all areas required for completion of the GED(r) (Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science), both at the GED and pre-GED level.
• Faculty member will be expected to complete detailed, daily reports.
• Faculty member will be required to abide by all College policies and procedures.
• Faculty member will be expected to abide by all policies and procedures set by the Montgomery County Department of Corrections.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Education, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies or Science.
• Experience teaching ABE-ASE classes or high school classes.
• Experience working with a diverse population, preferably in a correctional setting.
• Proven experience in delivery of high quality, effective GED(r) 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:

• Master's degree in one or more of the areas covered on the GED(r) exam.
• Experience providing high quality GED(r) instruction in a correctional setting.
• A background in counseling.

Application Process:

• For consideration, you must:
• Submit a resume
• Submit three references (2 professional, 1 personal)

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

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 HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu. 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.

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