Collegiate Faculty, Development & Administration - Computer Science

University of Maryland Global Campus•Adelphi, MD

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Collegiate Faculty, Course Development & Administration (CDA) position ensures instructional quality and technical coherence across UMGC’s learning experiences. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the CDA Faculty is responsible for the coordination and continuous improvement of courses within a cluster of academic portfolios. The position combines disciplinary knowledge in multiple portfolio areas with a foundational understanding of instructional design principles to address the ongoing maintenance, enhancement, and adaptation of existing courses, work with subject matter experts during the course development process, and oversee administrative elements of assigned courses in alignment with institutional learning goals. Through collaboration with instructional design teams, academic colleagues, and administrative units, the CDA Collegiate Faculty plays a critical role in supporting the school’s academic vision by ensuring UMGCs curricula is responsive to changes in the field and facilitating faculty success in courses. Success in this role is defined by the effective coordination and timely implementation of critical content updates, and contributions to a high-quality, scalable learning experience.

Requirements

Education: Terminal or Doctorate degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or Artificial Intelligence, or a relevant academic or industry-related field from an accredited institution is required.
Experience: Demonstrated ability to get things done.
Minimum of 8 years of academic, professional, or teaching experience, including at least 3 years in teaching.
Demonstrated LMS experience and expertise in course development and faculty collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Education: Same as required
Experience: Graduate-level teaching, asynchronous online instruction, learning experience design, and application of learning science principles.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG).
Discipline-related work experience in non-academic environments is desired.
Certifications: None required; certifications in instructional design or educational technology are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Teach 6 credits annually in area(s) of disciplinary expertise, ensuring instructional excellence and academic rigor.
Coordinate a cluster of courses within the academic portfolio, serving as the operational lead for course consistency, updates, and readiness.
Collaborate closely with the Integrative Learning Design (ILD) team to implement instructional revisions and integrate learning science principles in alignment with UMGC’s design model and standards.
Contribute to developing and refining processes related to requesting course updates.
Liaise with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and faculty to ensure course materials reflect current industry trends, academic standards, and institutional priorities.
Maintain and update course documentation and assets between revision cycles to ensure alignment with accreditation and curriculum governance requirements.
Act as a liaison between academic programs, Course Maintenance, and ILD to facilitate communication and ensure smooth workflows related to course updates.
Participate in faculty development and institutional initiatives that advance instructional innovation and teaching excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean to support instructional operations and strategic academic priorities.

Benefits

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years).
Comprehensive 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.
Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options.
Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Collegiate Faculty. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.

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