Mathematics & Statistics, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus • Fort Jackson, SC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adjunct Faculty member teaches Mathematics and Statistics courses on-site at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Courses include Topics for Mathematical Literacy (MATH 105), College Algebra (MATH 107), and Introduction to Statistics (STAT 200). Topics span mathematical modeling, personal finance, probability, algebraic operations and functions, data representation, inferential statistics, hypothesis testing, regression, and analysis of variance.

UMGC provides standardized, pre-designed courses, rubrics, open educational resources, library materials, and digital textbooks. Faculty focus on mentoring, facilitating learning, providing feedback, and bringing professional expertise and real-world examples to the curriculum. Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing professional development.

The role supports adult learners through active classroom engagement, timely communication and grading, student progress monitoring, proactive outreach, and collaboration with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors. Applicants must be local to the Fort Jackson area; UMGC does not provide logistical support. Applicants must maintain their own legal status in the country where they apply to teach and demonstrate sufficient written and spoken English proficiency.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Mathematics, Statistics, 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 in English.
• A deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
• Local applicants only; the position is on-site at Fort Jackson, South Carolina.

Nice To Haves

• Terminal degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 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, including posting a welcome announcement and driving 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 student inquiries, return feedback, and post final grades within expected timeframes.
• Monitor student engagement using available data tools 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 UMGC's faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

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 following hire. Adjuncts are responsible for the total cost if enrolled and are not eligible for State of Maryland subsidized rates.
• 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.
• Cost-free professional development opportunities and comprehensive online orientation for newly hired faculty.
• Standardized pre-designed courses, rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost to faculty.

What This Job Offers

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