Adjunct Faculty -School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management (S-BEAST-TM)
About The Position
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions in the School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management (S-BEAST-TM). Adjunct faculty support instruction in hybrid and fully online formats, as well as on-campus formats. UMES seeks dynamic educators and industry professionals committed to academic excellence, student success, and workforce preparation. This recruitment supports the university’s priorities of expanding access to high-quality academic programs, increasing enrollment and retention, and strengthening Maryland’s workforce pipeline in STEM and industry-driven fields. Compensation is $3,189 per course. Adjunct faculty develop and deliver course materials aligned with approved UMES syllabi, communicate regularly with students, provide timely feedback on assessments, use the university’s Learning Management System, and contribute as appropriate to departmental meetings, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement. Other related duties may be assigned. Applicants must meet one of the listed credential pathways: a master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 10 years of significant professional industry experience. All applicants must have strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to student-centered teaching. An earned doctorate, college-level teaching experience, experience teaching online or hybrid courses, active professional licensure or industry certifications, and applied-learning experience are preferred. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest identifying areas of expertise and preferred teaching modality, a curriculum vitae or professional resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior written consent. The successful candidate must provide acceptable documentation establishing the right to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
Requirements
- A master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Construction Management, or a closely related discipline; or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 10 years of significant professional industry experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching.
Nice To Haves
- Earned doctorate in a related field.
- Prior college-level teaching experience.
- Experience teaching in online or hybrid course formats.
- Active professional licensure or industry certifications, such as PE, PMP, or equivalent credentials.
- Experience with applied learning methods such as labs, simulations, or project-based instruction.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses in on-campus, hybrid, or online modalities.
- Develop and deliver course materials aligned with approved UMES syllabi.
- Maintain regular communication with students and provide timely feedback on assessments.
- Use the University’s Learning Management System (LMS) effectively.
- Participate in departmental meetings as appropriate.
- Support accreditation and continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical benefits, subject to subsidy restrictions based on the number of courses taught.
- Prescription benefits.
- Dental benefits.
- Accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
- Voluntary supplemental retirement accounts, including TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide.
- Optional participation in state-sponsored and/or USM-sponsored MetLife life insurance plans.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Employee assistance program.
- Professional growth opportunities.
