Artificial Intelligence (BS Program), Department of Information Technology - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus • Hood, TX

74d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Fort Hood, TX in the Artificial Intelligence, Bachelor of Science program. UMGC is a mission-driven institution committed to adult learners and is a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military. The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. As a result, UMGC actively seeks faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analytics, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience teaching within online higher education settings.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Data Analytics

Nice To Haves

• Industry Certifications in ML, AI, Data Science from Microsoft, IBM, AWS.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students though 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: Entry Level