Career Center

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, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, has an immediate need for Academic Coaches who will embed within the Nursing Program. We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated educators who exhibit a high degree of professionalism, a strong commitment to our students, and the ability to motivate and educate in an engaging manner.

The Achieving the Promise Academy, Montgomery College's academic coaching program, partners with the Nursing Program to help students succeed in rigorous coursework and clinical skills development. Academic coaches empower students to reframe challenges, build on their strengths, and target areas for growth by embedding within course sections and partnering with instructional faculty and Learning Skills Lab staff to support students.

In addition to helping students strengthen their understanding of critical and clinical concepts, embedded academic coaches use a variety of teaching, tutoring, and coaching strategies to help students develop the academic skills, knowledge, attitudes, and habits that contribute to success in the Nursing Program and in college more broadly. Academic coaches will primarily serve in person but will also utilize online tools to provide ongoing communication that nudges students to stay on track and access the resources they need to succeed. Coaches may hold individual coaching sessions outside of class/lab via Zoom.

During the academic year, the Academic Coach can earn up to 11.5 ESH (equivalent semester hours) per semester and no more than 23 ESH per academic year.

***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:

• Support students in medical/surgical (or specialty) nursing coursework and clinical skill development.
• Collaborate and coordinate with host faculty members to provide targeted support to students .
• Visit class in person to actively engage and build relationships with students and stay abreast of course information.
• Reinforce clinical skill development through coaching support in the Learning Skills Lab, as guided by student need.
• Disseminate reminders to students regarding course deadlines using a variety of communication tools.
• Engage students and destigmatize help-seeking behavior through active, collaborative, and culturally relevant approaches.
• Model and teach self-advocacy, academic skills, and non-cognitive skills.
• Refer students to learning centers, libraries, resources, workshops, and student organizations at the college.
• Complete onboarding and trainings hosted by the Achieving the Promise Academy.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• Current, unencumbered Maryland and/or DC Registered Nurse license or the ability to obtain a license before hire.
• Bedside nursing experience in a medical-surgical (or specialty) setting.
• Available to work weekday hours at least one full day per week during the fall and spring semesters.
• Demonstrated experience teaching using a variety of delivery methods, online resources and technology applications.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to coach students with varying levels of preparedness for college-level work.
• Ability to use a wide range of interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others and productively manage conflict and challenges.
• Proficiency with and ability to use a Learning Management System (LMS) and other web-based instructional technologies to facilitate learning in a web-enhanced environment.

Application Process:

* Click Here to apply online

* Online applications must be received by August 31, 2023.

* For consideration, you must: (optional)

1. Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;

2. Submit a cover letter along with an unofficial copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned

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.

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