Instructional Faculty - Biology; F02625

Job Description

Montgomery College, Germantown Campus, invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Biology to begin in August 2026
. Montgomery College provides a world‑class education in state‑of‑the‑art facilities to a diverse student body. We seek an enthusiastic and dedicated colleague committed to inspiring students to excel in this increasingly interdisciplinary field and to preparing our students for highly desirable educational and employment opportunities.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student success, experience working in a multicultural environment, the ability to engage and motivate, dedication to the community college mission, and highly effective oral and written communication skills.

• Teach lecture and laboratory sections of first- and second-year biology courses, in topics including introductory biology for non‑majors and majors, anatomy and physiology for non‑majors and majors, with the opportunity to teach other courses such as Microbiology.
• Serve as a course coordinator, prepare materials and schedules, collaborate with laboratory staff, and mentor faculty.
• Hold regular office hours, and advise students on academic plans, transfer options, and professional/career opportunities.
• Teach Early College, dual enrollment, and honors classes, and supervise research projects.
• Design and continuously update curricula that prepare students for transfer to four‑year institutions and health science programs, and build career‑focused skills.
• Engage students through active, collaborative, and experiential learning approaches, and utilize a variety of strategies and methods for assessment.
• Incorporate the use of a learning management system (Blackboard) and other relevant and innovative technology into instruction.
• Serve on and lead department, discipline, campus, and college committees.
• Participate and lead in the expansion, implementation, and evaluation of learning outcomes assessments for courses and programs.
• Maintain an active program of professional development and participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Teach an assigned workload of a minimum of thirty (30) equivalent semester hours (ESH) per academic year, which may include morning, evening, weekend, online, or accelerated classes. Opportunities may exist to teach summer classes.

• Master’s Degree or higher in a Biological Science or closely related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching at a two‑year or four‑year academic institution.
• Experience teaching college‑level anatomy and physiology lecture and laboratory courses for majors using research‑based instructional strategies.
• Understanding of and commitment to effective collaboration with colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and facilitate learning for students of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
• Understanding of and commitment to student success, including advising and increasing retention and transfer.
• Experience integrating technology into course delivery, including the use of a Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas) and/or teaching online courses.
• Demonstrated experience using various teaching modalities (face‑to‑face, remote, blended/hybrid, and online).

• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require an employer‑sponsored visa.
• A candidate with an international degree is required to have a U.S. degree equivalency before hire.

• Ph.D. in a Biological Science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and evidence of currency in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and their applications.
• Experience with basic laboratory methods in anatomy and physiology and microbiology, including lab safety and equipment, and aseptic technique.
• Experience in curriculum development and advising students on academic plans, transfer options, and professional/career opportunities in programmatic and health science fields.
• Experience coordinating high‑enrollment courses with laboratories, mentoring, and evaluating faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to…