Part-Time Faculty for Construction Management Program Montgomery College

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 Construction Plan Reading. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits prior Construction Management experience, 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:

• Based on enrollment needs, teach CMGT110, Construction Plan Reading. This class emphasizes plan reading for both residential and commercial construction projects, including site plans, architectural drawings, mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) drawings, and structural drawings.
• Adhere to the college curriculum and course outcomes.
• Develop course syllabus consistent with the college's guidelines, college curriculum, and course outcomes.
• Make recommendations for textbooks and educational support materials to the program coordinator
• Submit to the Applied Technologies Department course syllabi, course calendar, and copies of assignments that contribute more than 20% of the final grade.
• Meet grading deadlines as requested by Admissions and Records and deliver feedback/grades to students in a timely manner.
• Periodically review teaching format, presentation, style, and procedures for potential improvement
• Manage classroom attendance and record grades in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with students and colleagues using email.
• Use Blackboard Ultra as a course supplement.
• Participate in program-related events, including program meetings and meetings of the construction management industry advisory committee.
• Perform other responsibilities as described in the part-time faculty handbook.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a construction-related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered is required.
• Ten years plus of industry experience in construction management, including the preparation of detailed construction cost estimates, knowledge of construction methods and materials, and ability to read detailed construction drawings and specifications.
• Candidates must have a strong knowledge of the Construction and Design industry, particularly as it relates to the Washington Metro area.
• Demonstrated experience teaching using a variety of delivery methods, online resources, and technology applications across the curriculum.
• Proficiency with and ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technology to facilitate learning in a web-enhanced environment.
• 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 :

• Previous experience teaching construction plan reading in a college or industry environment.
• Familiarity with community college construction management programs.
• Previous experience using Blackboard Learn Ultra.
• Familiarity with Zoom web meeting platforms.
• Experience with construction management software applications, such as Bluebeam Revu, Procore, AutoCAD, and Revit.

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 ... or ... . 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.