Business Management, Kadena, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

3d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Okinawa for the Business Management program. UMGC is a mission-driven institution committed to adult learners and is a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military. The adjunct faculty role involves engaging students, guiding them in applying their learning, providing constructive feedback, and demonstrating current subject-matter expertise. Faculty are expected to be scholar-practitioners, actively engaged in their fields.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business Management, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Business Management or related field.
• Local applicants only.
• Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date

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.

Benefits

• 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 only eligible for State of Maryland benefits. 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 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level