Instructional Faculty - Behavioral Health

Job Summary

Montgomery College is seeking an outstanding Full-time Behavioral Health faculty member to fill a position beginning January 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Part of a collective bargaining unit.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats during days, evenings, and weekends. Montgomery College has multiple campuses, and faculty may be assigned to teach in-person at any of these campuses and teach online.

• Teach a variety of courses within the Behavioral Health program.
• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year. Opportunities may exist to teach summer classes.
• Participate in discipline-related activities such as program evaluation, curriculum design, and outcomes assessment and evaluation.
• Provide support to the program and coordinator as needed.
• Faculty members are expected to serve on departmental, campus, and/or college committees, hold office hours, advise students, participate in course and program assessment, and maintain an active personal program of professional development and continuous learning.

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Behavioral Health, Community Health or similar field
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in an academic environment.
• Experience teaching asynchronous and/or Blended classes using Blackboard, Zoom or similar Learning Management System.
• Demonstrated proficiency in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.
• Experience integrating technology into course delivery including use of a Learning Management System.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration with colleagues.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

• Experience teaching a variety of college level Behavioral Health courses at the college level
• Certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor
• Certified Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) nonviolent crisis intervention instructor
• Experience with academic program advising
• Experience supporting students through extracurricular activities or community outreach.
• Evidence of commitment to professional development and scholarly activities.
• Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic success.

$64,510 - $98,220

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• Participation in a retirement plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

• sick leave
• paid holidays
• medical
• dental
• vision
• group legal benefits
• professional development
• retirement plan
• educational assistance
• tuition waiver for employee and dependents
• wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes