Instructional Faculty Full Time - Medical Surgical Nursing

Job Description

Montgomery College, Takoma Park-Silver Spring campus is seeking an outstanding full-time Medical-Surgical Nursing faculty member beginning January 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with a strong commitment to health science education and the ability to motivate and engage students to succeed. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, working in a multi-cultural environment, commitment to the community college mission, and have effective oral and written communication skills. Outstanding candidates with a passion for teaching are particularly encouraged to apply to join the dedicated faculty of the Allied Health Sciences Department.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended formats during days, evenings, and weekends. Montgomery College has multiple campuses, and faculty may be assigned to teach in-person at any of these campuses and teach online.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teach a variety of classroom, laboratory and clinical courses within the Nursing program.
• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year. Opportunities may exist to teach summer classes.
• Teach a varied schedule of courses that may include day, night, early morning, weekend and/or accelerated sections, or possibly be asked to teach on another campus if needed.
• Opportunities may exist for teaching summer classes.
• Participate in discipline-related activities such as program evaluation, curriculum design, and outcomes assessment and evaluation.
• Provide support to the program and clinical coordinator as needed.
• Participate in ACEN accreditation activities and abide by accreditation guidelines and standards.
• Engage in continuing education for the maintenance of credentials and accreditation requirements.
• Faculty members are expected to serve on departmental, campus, and/or college committees, hold office hours, advise students, participate in course and program assessment, and maintain an active personal program of professional development and continuous learning.
• Relevant physical activities include, but are not limited to: Safely transfer patients in and out of bed; safely ambulate patients; turn and position patients as needed to prevent complications due to bed rest; hang intravenous bags at the appropriate level; accurately read the volumes in body fluid collection devices hung below bed level; perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Maryland and District of Columbia Registered Nurse unencumbered license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• A minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Recent experience (within the last 2 years) in medical-surgical nursing and /or a specialty area (mental health, maternity, pediatrics)
• Computer proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Experience integrating technology into course delivery including use of a Learning Management System.
• Experience utilizing high-impact teaching pedagogies to foster student engagement and active-learning.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration with colleagues.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

Additional Requirements at the Time of Hire:

• Requires documentation of immunizations and/or immunity for Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR); Varicella; Tetanus, Diphtheria & Acellular Pertussis (Tdap); and Hepatitis B; annual clearance for tuberculosis; seasonal influenza immunization.
• Other health requirements may be needed by specific health care agencies for clinical experiences
• Documentation required for current healthcare provider level of CPR-BLS.
• Criminal background clearance and drug/alcohol testing may be required for clinical experiences.

Hiring Range: $64,510 - $98,220

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Nursing and/or Education.
• Previous didactic and clinical teaching experience at the college level.
• Expertise in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Mental Health, Critical Care or Nursing Simulation.
• Ability to integrate technology into didactic course delivery.
•  Experience with the use of simulation as a teaching methodology.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

Required Application Materials:

• Submit a cover letter addressing how your teaching experience, scholarship, professional development, and/or service would contribute to student success in Nursing and aligns with Montgomery College’s mission and vision.     
• Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Please submit all required materials in a single PDF file with your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application Process:

• Complete online applications must be received by September 18, 2026.
• Include dates of employment (month/year) 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.

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.

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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 [email protected].  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

Friday, September 18, 2026