Job Description

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 Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department is currently accepting applications for a non-credit, contract-based position to teach and facilitate Wills and Estates classes to college students and working adults. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teachers who exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and 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:

• Teach/facilitate classes – Wills and Estates class/classes in the Summer Semester 2024 and the future semesters. Classes are delivered online via Zoom and in person -- daytime and in the evenings.
• Cover topics in the Wills and Estates class: differences between wills and revocable trusts; a power of attorney and health care directives; what it means to go through Maryland probate; the use of revocable living trusts; the pros, cons, and dangers of joint ownership, and the impact of the Federal estate tax and Maryland taxes on your estate.
• Develop curriculum, demonstrate concepts and skills, engage students in hands-on activities and exercises; and manage the classroom. 
• Take attendance and post attendance grades.
• Apply culturally relevant and empathetic strategies to the teaching and learning process.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. Degree.
• Two years experience delivering courses in Wills and Estates.
• In-depth knowledge of the subject matter.
• Ability to integrate technology into course delivery. Experience delivering training on Zoom.
• Ability to teach in a multicultural setting and effectively manage a classroom.
• Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity,  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.

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).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

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.

Closing Date

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

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