History of the United States Since 1865, Department of Education and Integrative Studies - Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
The University of Maryland Global Campus is hiring an adjunct faculty member to teach History of the United States Since 1865 (HIST 157) on site at Joint Base Randolph in San Antonio, Texas. Local applicants only; UMGC does not provide logistical support for this role. HIST 157 surveys economic, intellectual, political, and social developments since the Civil War. Students use primary and secondary sources to describe historical events and interpret current events and ideas in historical context, including the rise of industry and the emergence of the United States as a world power. UMGC provides a standardized, pre-designed course model, including rubrics, open educational resources, library resources, and digital textbooks. Adjunct faculty focus on mentoring, facilitating learning, and providing feedback. Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and access to ongoing professional development. The role emphasizes student engagement and support, inclusive and culturally responsive teaching, timely responses and feedback, monitoring student progress, proactive outreach, and collaboration with academic staff and student-success resources.
Requirements
- Master's degree in History or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Professional experience in History or a related field.
- Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
- Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work in English.
- A student-centered approach grounded in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment.
- Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
- Active engagement in the professional community of the applicant's discipline.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active classroom presence at least five days per week, including welcoming students and driving discussions.
- Enrich the pre-built curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples.
- Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports and motivates adult learners.
- Respond to student inquiries, return feedback, and post final grades within expected timeframes.
- 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; coverage is effective from the first day of the month following hire. Adjuncts are not eligible for subsidized State of Maryland rates and are responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
- Term life insurance and 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.
- Cost-free professional development opportunities and online orientation for newly hired faculty.
- Standardized courses, rubrics, open educational resources, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost to instructors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
