Introduction to Social Sciences, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus • Shaw AFB, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Shaw Air Force Base, SC, for the Social & Behavioral Sciences & Gerontology program. Specifically, UMGC is seeking faculty for the Introduction to Social Sciences (BEHS 210) course. This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of society, aiming to use combined social science perspectives to understand society's nature. Topics include research methods, ethical considerations, and relationships among social sciences, with discussions surveying various social sciences and presenting an analysis of social phenomena that integrates insights from them. UMGC is one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM), a mission-driven institution with a "Students First" core value, serving 90,000 students globally. It is a global, 24-hour institution committed to adult learners, recognizing their need for flexibility. The typical UMGC student is an adult learner balancing career, family, and other priorities, with roughly 80% working full time, half being parents, and half minority students. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. As an adjunct faculty member, the role involves actively engaging students, guiding them in collaborative and project-based learning, providing constructive feedback, demonstrating subject-matter expertise, and offering feedback on curricular improvements.

Requirements

• Master’s in Social Science, or a related field, from an accredited institution of higher learning is required.
• Professional experience in behavioral sciences or related field.
• Successful completion of our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae submission.
• Cover Letter submission.
• 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 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

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

What This Job Offers

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