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

University of Maryland Global Campus • Hood, TX

2d • 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. This position is designated to teach onsite at Fort Hood in Texas.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Political Science or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Professional experience in Political Science

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred

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

• 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.
• Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options.

What This Job Offers

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