Adjunct Faculty
Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration
Department of Education and Integrative Studies
UMGC Stateside
Location: Remote (On-Site Once A Week Required)
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach remotely in the Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration (DMCCPA) program.
Teaching faculty are required to participate in on-site residency one weekend a semester in Largo, MD.
Required Education and Experience
- Terminal degree in Community College Policy and Administration, Higher Education, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- At least three (3) years of professional experience in Community College Policy and Administration or related field.
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of current issues in community colleges.
- Ability to advise and mentor doctoral students through the dissertation process.
- Stateside Location Specific: While course instruction is remote, the faculty teaching in any given semester is required to participate in an on-site residency during the semester.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of contemporary learning science and educational research, either through education or professional experience.
- The ability to establish and maintain a productive network of relationships with potential partners in academic affairs, including relationships with community colleges and community college organizations.
- Experience conducting practitioner-focused scholarship.
Materials needed for submission
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
- If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.
Role Responsibilities
- Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
- Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
- Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
- Demonstrate relevant and current subject‑matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
- Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.
Faculty Training at UMGC
We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 41 as a condition of hire.
Equal Opportunity Statement
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Workplace Accommodations
The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu .
Benefits Package Highlights
- Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE: Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree
Instructor: No Terminal Degree: Step 1 $806 - Step 11 $1,050 per credit hour
Assistant Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $877 - Step 11 $1,127 per credit hour
Assistant Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
Associate Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $947 - Step 11 $1,205 per credit hour
Associate Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,202 - Step 11 $1,483 per credit hour
Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,347 - Step 11 $1,645 per credit hour
