Writing, English, Speech, Communication, Powidz, Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Adjunct faculty bring our pre-built curriculum to life through real-world expertise and active mentorship. At UMGC, we don’t just teach; we empower. Founded in 1947, UMGC is an open-access, minority-serving institution serving over 90,000 nontraditional learners worldwide, including a proud, large military-affiliated population. Our students are mature, highly dedicated, and balancing careers, families, and service. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you are the essential partner helping them bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world career success. All courses follow a standardized, pre-designed, unified course model. Standardized rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks are fully provided at no cost to you. You get to focus 100% of your energy on mentoring, facilitating, and providing high-quality feedback—no unpaid course-building required. All newly hired faculty receive comprehensive online orientation, alongside ongoing, cost-free professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in Writing, English, Speech, Communication Studies or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field.
• Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
• A deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
• Local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this role.
• Candidates must be able to reliably travel to assigned work locations and perform on-site responsibilities as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online asynchronous and/or synchronous), hybrid, and/or face-to-face learning environments.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in your discipline's professional community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself with a welcome announcement and driving discussions.
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment where adult learners feel supported and motivated.
• Stay consistently engaged with learners throughout the course by responding to inquiries, returning feedback, and posting final grades within the expected timeframe.
• Use available data tools to track student engagement and conduct proactive outreach to at-risk students.
• Partner with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to UMGC support resources.
• Participate in UMGC's vibrant faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

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. NOTE: Adjuncts are only eligible for State of Maryland benefits. Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 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