Part-time Faculty Horticulture Landscape Design Instructor

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, Germantown, is currently accepting applications for possible openings as a part-time faculty member for teaching a course in Sustainable Landscape Design. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who exhibits 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 :

The Environmental Horticulture and Sustainable Agribusiness Program (HORT) is currently seeking a candidate to teach a course in Sustainable Landscape Design. The key qualifications include :

Required Qualifications :

AA degree 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.

Four years of employment and / or two years of teaching experience (including part-time teaching) in environmental science, horticulture, agriculture or related field.

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 Thursday, February 5, 2026