Data Analytics, Department of Information Technology - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus • San Diego, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member in Data Analytics to teach on-site in San Diego, California. This opportunity is for local applicants; UMGC does not provide logistical support for the role. The instructor will teach adult learners using UMGC’s standardized, pre-designed curriculum and focus on mentoring, facilitating learning, and providing feedback rather than building courses. Course materials, rubrics, library resources, and digital textbooks are provided. Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and have access to ongoing professional development.

Adjunct faculty are expected to maintain an active classroom presence, connect course concepts to professional practice, and foster an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment. They support student progress through timely communication and feedback, use available data tools to identify and reach out to at-risk learners, and collaborate with student-success and academic colleagues. The role also includes participation in UMGC faculty communities and training.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Three to five years of professional experience in Data Analytics, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence.
• Must have and be able to maintain personal legal status in the country where applying to teach.
• Student-centered approach grounded in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
• Must be a local applicant able to teach on-site in San Diego, California.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in the discipline’s professional community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least five days per week, including posting a welcome announcement and driving discussions.
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment in which adult learners feel supported and motivated.
• Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback, and post final grades within the expected timeframe.
• Use available data tools to monitor student engagement and proactively contact at-risk students.
• Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources.
• Participate in UMGC’s faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Benefits

• Access to medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage for individuals and families, effective the first day of the month following hire; adjuncts are responsible for the full cost if enrolled and are not eligible for subsidized Maryland rates.
• Term life insurance.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options; the university does not provide matching funds.
• Online orientation for newly hired faculty.
• Ongoing cost-free professional development opportunities.
• Pre-designed courses, standardized rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost to faculty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree