Mastering the AWS Cloud, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

2d • Remote

About The Position

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks remote adjunct faculty to teach Mastering the AWS Cloud (CMIT 426) in its Cloud Computing & Telecommunications program, within the Department of Cybersecurity. The course provides hands-on study of Amazon Web Services (AWS), including computing, networking, storage, and database services. Students learn best practices for building secure and reliable applications in AWS and how to identify appropriate AWS services to meet an organization’s technical requirements.

Adjunct faculty are scholar-practitioners who are actively engaged in their professional fields and help students develop relevant knowledge and expertise. Faculty engage students through frequent, motivating interaction; guide collaboration and applied, problem- and project-based learning; provide regular constructive feedback and assess work using rubrics; demonstrate current subject-matter expertise and connect concepts across the academic program; and provide feedback to the program chair on possible curricular improvements.

New faculty must complete UMGC’s online two-week faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire. The position is open until filled. Salary is commensurate with experience and is paid per credit hour according to rank, degree, and step. Newly hired adjunct faculty are generally appointed at Step 1, with subsequent advancement governed by UMGC policies and eligibility requirements.

Applicants should submit a resume or curriculum vitae; a cover letter is highly preferred and the posting also says submissions should include one. Candidates with international degrees may be required to provide translations and degree evaluations from NACES-approved vendors if selected. UMGC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace, with accommodations available for applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Computer Networking and Security.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• A cover letter is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mastering the AWS Cloud (CMIT 426) remotely.
• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them and conveys energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of learning through problem- and project-based demonstrations.
• Provide regular constructive feedback, use rubrics to assess student work, and acknowledge student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to the program chair on possible curricular improvements.
• Complete the required online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Benefits

• Health care coverage options, including medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families; coverage is effective from the first of the month after hire. Adjuncts are not eligible for State of Maryland subsidized rates and are responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Term life insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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