Writing and Speech, Camp Fuji, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

13d • Onsite

About The Position

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member in Writing and Speech to teach on-site at Camp Fuji, Japan. This role is for local applicants only; UMGC does not provide logistical support, and applicants must have and maintain their own legal status in the country where they teach. Candidates must be able to travel reliably to assigned locations, some of which may not be accessible by public transportation, and perform required on-site responsibilities.

Adjunct faculty teach using UMGC’s standardized, pre-designed curriculum, with rubrics, open educational resources, library resources, and digital textbooks provided. The role centers on mentoring adult learners, facilitating instruction, providing feedback, and drawing on relevant professional expertise and real-world examples. Courses may be face-to-face, online (asynchronous and/or synchronous), hybrid, or live-streamed, depending on location and program. Most courses run in accelerated eight-week sessions, and the position requires substantial engagement throughout each term to support students’ academic, social, personal, and professional growth.

Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing professional development. The stated hiring range is $903–$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty and $931–$1,215 per credit hour for PhD faculty, depending on step. Adjunct benefits may include access to health coverage, term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and supplemental retirement plans. Adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits, are not eligible for subsidized rates, and are responsible for the full cost if enrolled.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Writing, Speech, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field.
• Must have and maintain legal status in the country where the applicant teaches.
• Must be able to reliably travel to assigned work locations and perform on-site responsibilities.
• Student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online, in hybrid settings, and/or face-to-face.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in the discipline’s professional community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least five days per week, including posting a welcome announcement and facilitating discussions.
• Enrich the provided 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 expected timeframes.
• Use available data tools to monitor student engagement and proactively contact at-risk students.
• Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to UMGC support resources.
• Participate in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.
• Teach assigned courses on-site at Camp Fuji and reliably travel to assigned work locations.

Benefits

• Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families, effective the first of the month following hire; adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits and are responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Term life insurance.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans, including 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options; the university does not provide matching funds.
• Online orientation and ongoing cost-free professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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