Part-Time Faculty Practical Construction… at Montgomery… · Bethesda

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

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member teaching Practical Construction Law. 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 CMGT285, Practical Construction Law. This class emphasizes major legal issues affecting the construction industry. It is designed to provide the student with enough basic knowledge to understand the numerous contractual relationships that exist on a construction project; to recognize the basic varieties of claims and disputes that may arise; to obtain an understanding of the basic legal principles used to avoid, mitigate, or resolve construction disputes; and to achieve an appreciation of the practical legal considerations in addressing the relationships between the parties on a construction project.
• 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:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law degree or related discipline.
• Minimum of five years of industry experience in construction management or practice law in the construction industry.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience teaching using a variety of delivery methods, online resources, and technology applications across the curriculum.
• Candidates must have a strong knowledge of the Construction Laws, contracts, mechanics liens and other legal procedures within the Construction industry particularly as it relates to the Washington Metro area.
• 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 law 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 law with construction contracts, mechanic liens, and other legal related processes with the Washington Metropolitan Area.

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.

Closing Date

Sunday, August 23, 2026