Operations Management, Department of Operations, Innovation, and Leadership - Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks an Adjunct Faculty member in Operations Management to teach on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The position is limited to local applicants; UMGC does not provide logistical support. The faculty member teaches assigned courses, bringing the provided curriculum to life through professional expertise, active mentorship, and practical examples. Courses listed include Data, Cybersecurity, and AI in Business Strategy (BMGT 250); Operations Management (OPMG 300); Sustainability Management (OPMG 310); Quality in the Value Chain (OPMG 320); and Supply Chain (OPMG 340). UMGC provides standardized, pre-designed courses, rubrics, open educational resources, library resources, and digital textbooks. Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing professional development. Adjunct faculty support adult learners by facilitating classroom engagement, providing feedback, monitoring learner progress, and collaborating with academic and student-support teams.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Professional experience in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
- Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work.
- A deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment.
- Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
- Active engagement in the discipline’s professional community.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an active classroom presence at least five days per week, post a welcome announcement, and drive discussions.
- Enrich the pre-built curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples.
- Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports and motivates adult learners.
- Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback, and post final grades within the expected timeframe.
- Use available data tools to monitor student engagement and proactively contact at-risk students.
- Partner with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to UMGC support resources.
- Participate in the UMGC faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.
Benefits
- Health care coverage, including medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families; coverage is effective from the first day of the month following hire. Adjuncts are not eligible for State of Maryland subsidized rates and are responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
- Term life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance.
- Supplemental retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options; the university does not provide matching funds.
- Comprehensive online orientation for newly hired faculty.
- Ongoing cost-free professional development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
