Instructional Faculty FT - Behavioral Health

About the role

Montgomery College is seeking an outstanding Full-time Behavioral Health faculty member to begin 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. The successful candidate will appreciate teaching in a multi-cultural environment and will welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Serve on departmental, campus, and/or college committees
• Hold office hours and advise students
• Participate in course and program assessment
• Maintain an active personal program of professional development and continuous learning
• Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats during days, evenings, and weekends
• Faculty may be assigned to teach in-person at any of Montgomery College's multiple campuses and teach online

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay

$64,510 - $98,220

Benefits

• Sick leave and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and group legal benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Retirement plan
• Educational assistance and tuition waiver for employee and dependents
• Wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes

Application materials

• Cover letter addressing how your teaching experience, scholarship, professional development, and/or service would contribute to student success in Behavioral Health and align with Montgomery College's mission and vision
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Unofficial copy of your transcripts from the highest degree earned
• All required materials must be submitted in a single PDF file with your online application
• Incomplete applications will not be considered

Complete online applications must be received by September 18, 2026. Include dates of employment in your application or attachment. 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.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.