Terrorism, Antiterrorism, and Homeland Security, Department of Education and Integrative Studies - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus • Fort Hood, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in the Political Science program at Fort Hood in Texas. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the Terrorism, Antiterrorism, and Homeland Security (GVPT 409) course. This course provides an expanded study of global terrorism and its impact on the homeland security of the United States in the 21st century. The objective is to investigate the relationship between the evolving terrorism threat environment and its impact on the U.S. homeland. Topics include partners and approaches to detect, defeat, or mitigate terrorism and various ways the nation readies its diverse communities to identify, respond, and protect critical infrastructure. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: GVPT 409 or GVPT 498X. UMGC is a mission-driven institution committed to adult learners, serving approximately 90,000 students globally, with a significant population of active-duty military, veterans, and their families. The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC emphasizes scholar-practitioners who are actively engaged in their fields and wish to mentor the next generation of professionals. Responsibilities include actively engaging students, guiding collaboration and application of learning, providing constructive feedback, demonstrating current subject-matter expertise, and contributing to curricular improvements.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Political Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Professional experience in Political Science
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred
• This position is designated to teach onsite at Fort Hood in Texas
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education

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 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees