Job Description

Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, is seeking an Art- 3-D Design and Digital Fabrication, 2-D Design and/or Drawing faculty member to fill a position beginning August 2025 in the Rockville Art Department, part of the College's Visual, Performing and Media Arts (VPMA) area. 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. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

College Information:

Montgomery College is a public, fully accredited by both MSCHE and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD), and an open admission institution. The College is dedicated to student success and is widely recognized for the quality and scope of its academic programs across three campuses in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Area Information:

The Visual, Performing, and Media Arts (VPMA) area has outstanding programs in the visual arts. In addition to exceptional educational experiences offered in the various art studios classes, the VPMA area also has extensive co-curricular offerings that include Artist in Residence programs, over 40 concerts, 25 exhibitions, and 8 theatre productions and dance performances each year. The thriving Artist-in-Residence series is a dynamic program that offers exhibitions, artist talks, and workshops to the students and faculty of the VPMA area. Montgomery College has a long history of successfully preparing students for transfer to four-year institutions like The Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), Towson University, the University of Maryland, Howard University, and many more, both regional and beyond.

About the Position:

We are seeking a 3-D Design and Digital Fabrication, 2-D Design and/or Drawing full-time Faculty Member who will lead in the development and coordination of a new Digital Fabrication lab beginning August 2025, with appropriate release time from teaching afforded as necessitated. These courses are essential foundational courses for all studio and design majors and are of critical importance in the college's General Education program.

The successful candidate will appreciate teaching in a multi-cultural environment and will welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities and have a commitment to student success. In addition to classroom instruction and coordination of the digital fabrication lab, faculty duties include assessment, curriculum development, advising, professional inquiry, committee work, and utilizing instructional technology.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, and/or hybrid, during days, evenings, and weekends. Montgomery College has three campuses as well as a virtual campus and instructs a few select courses at area high schools. Faculty may be assigned to any of these campuses.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach up to 3 studio courses in 3-Design, 2D Design and/or Drawing per semester.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts; evaluate and grade student exams, assignments, and papers. Incorporate the use of an educational enterprise platform (Blackboard) and other relevant technology into instruction, including inexpensive or no-cost resources in the development and delivery of instruction.
• Coordinate a Digital Fabrication lab, including the development of the lab, and supporting the integration of this equipment into courses such as Ceramics, Design, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Printmaking, and Sculpture.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day, night, early morning, weekend classes, compressed courses, and virtual courses. Opportunities may exist for teaching summer classes.
• Teach at any of the three physical campuses (TPSS, Rockville, and Germantown), or online through Distance Learning at Montgomery College.
• Apply culturally relevant pedagogies to the teaching and learning process.
• Engage students in their learning through active, collaborative learning approaches.
• Understand and commit to student success, including increasing retention, transfer, and graduation and creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment for diverse students.
• Advise students in Art and General Studies HACL (Humanities, Arts, Communication and Languages) about program curriculum, transfer options, and professional/careers opportunities.
• Serve on, or lead, department, discipline, campus and college committees, and take an active role in supporting Art department promotional initiatives.
• Actively participate in the College's General Education program.
• Engage in the expansion and implementation of assessments for courses, programs, and learning outcomes with the goal of increasing student success.
• Commitment to work collegially and to support an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning and strengthen the impact of our institution to collectively achieve a just experience for all.
• Maintain an active program of professional development and participate in professional organizations and activities.

Required Qualifications:

• A Master's degree or higher in Visual Art
• Experience teaching art foundation courses at the College-level.
• Demonstrated experience in Digital Fabrication, including CAD, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
• A record of professional creative and/or scholarly work.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching 3-D Design, 2-D Design and/or Drawing beyond TA, as Instructor of Record.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate computer/digital technology into course delivery.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission, and a commitment to student success.
• A record of excellence in creative practice that supports a culturally diverse student population and educational environment.
• A demonstrable commitment to inclusive teaching practices that promote community and models principles of diverse and inclusive pedagogies.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.
• Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic success.

Hiring Range is $62,319 to $94,876.

Application Process:

• To apply, please visit: Careers | Montgomery College, Maryland
• For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application before the priority screening date: March 28, 2025.
• A CV is required.
• Include dates of employment in your application or attachment.
• International degrees require a US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.
• If selected for an interview, the candidate will be expected to conduct a teaching demonstration.
• An unofficial transcript may be requested

Additional Application Requirements:

After your application has been reviewed by Human Resources (HR), you may be instructed to send the following documents using a link which will be provided by HR:

The pdf files that may be requested are:

• Qualifications Binder pdf containing:

a cover letter, CV/Resume, artist statement, and one sample assignment. (filename: Lastname_Qualifications)

• Artist Portfolio pdf containing:

20 images (including details) of personal professional work. Each image should be identified with title, media, dimensions, and year of completion. (filename: Lastname_Artist_Portfolio)

• Instructional Portfolio pdf containing:

Up to 20 examples of student work. The instructional portfolio should include 3-D Design and Digital Fabrication, 2-D Design, and/or Drawing, for which the applicant was instructor of record. Each example should be identified with course title, media, and a brief description (50 words or less) of the assignment objectives. Filename: Lastname_Instructional_Images)

You must complete the online application with an attached CV before the deadline date above.

If you have any questions, please contact Maria Bedenbaugh, HR Specialist, at maria.bedenbaugh@montgomerycollege.edu

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.

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).

• Participation in a retirement plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

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.

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