Artificial Intelligence (BS Program), Department of Information Technology - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

14h • $806 - $1,645 • Remote

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach in the Artificial Intelligence, Bachelor of Science program remotely. UMGC is a mission-driven institution committed to adult learners, serving approximately 90,000 students globally, including a significant population of working adults, parents, minority students, and U.S. military personnel and their families. The university emphasizes flexibility and options for its students. As a scholar-practitioner, the adjunct faculty member is expected to be actively engaged in their field and dedicated to educating the next generation of professionals. This role involves actively engaging students, guiding them in applying their learning, providing constructive feedback, demonstrating current subject-matter expertise, and contributing to curricular improvements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analytics, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience teaching within online higher education settings.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Data Analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Industry Certifications in ML, AI, Data Science from Microsoft, IBM, AWS.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students though frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: 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 not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level