Adjunct Faculty – Master of Arts in Bilingual Education (Remote)

UMass Global

10d•$3,456 - $3,856•Remote

About The Position

Faculty in the Master of Arts in Bilingual Education (MABE) at UMass Global's School of Education provide high-quality, student-centered instruction in a flexible asynchronous online learning environment. This faculty position supports the preparation of educators and leaders in the field of bilingual and multilingual education with expertise in both theories and real-world practices. Adjunct faculty are expected to collaborate with program leadership and colleagues to ensure rigorous, supportive, and standards-aligned learning experiences for graduate students in this program. Faculty must demonstrate the ability to engage and support students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including both international and domestic students, and to foster an inclusive learning community where varied perspectives, languages, and lived experiences are valued as assets. This position requires at least a master's degree from an accredited institution in bilingual education or a related field, with a doctoral degree preferred.

Requirements

Master's degree in bilingual education or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Teaching experience in higher education for more than two years.
Demonstrated expertise in bilingual or multilingual education, language development, and equitable instructional practice in PK-12, higher education, or community-based settings serving multilingual learners.
Demonstrated ability to engage and support students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, including international and domestic students, while fostering an online learning environment that promotes participation, collaboration, and mutual respect across perspectives and experiences.
Experience with educational technologies and practices in online teaching environments.
Strong written communication skills and commitment to supporting diverse learners.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral or terminal degree in bilingual education, TESOL, applied linguistics, or a related field in education.
Online teaching experience in graduate education for more than three years.
Experience with Brightspace or a comparable learning management system.
Experience with bilingual program design, multilingual instructional practice, and educational policy affecting multilingual learners.
Experience addressing inequities, injustices, and systemic challenges in education.

Responsibilities

Facilitate learning in assigned courses in the MABE program in an online asynchronous format.
Provide timely, individualized, and constructive feedback on assignments, typically within 7 days.
Maintain regular and proactive communication with students and respond to student questions in a timely and professional manner.
Collaborate with program leadership and faculty to support course quality, candidate success, and continuous program improvement.
Use instructional technologies such as the learning management system, video tools, and digital collaboration platforms to support student learning.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions.
Uphold academic integrity, including responsible use of generative AI.