University of Maryland Global Campus·California
Teach the Foundations of Writing and Communication course to adult learners on-site at Travis AFB. Engage students through active collaboration, provide constructive feedback using rubrics, and suggest curricular improvements to the program chair.
Adjunct Faculty: Foundations of Writing and Communication
Department of Education and Professional Studies
Location: Travis AFB, California
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Travis AFB, California, for the Writing program. Specifically, the following course(s):
The first course in the two-course series WRTG 111 - WRTG 112.
Fulfills the general education requirement in communications.
An introduction to essential skills in reading, writing, and speaking for academic and professional contexts.
The goal is to develop proficiency in creating and analyzing different types of communication, including written, spoken, visual, and multimodal formats, while connecting ideas with others perspectives.
Topics include integrating sources with attribution, exploring ethical and effective use of AI in communication, and making rhetorical choices to achieve clarity and audience engagement.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: WRTG 100A, WRTG 111, or WRTG 111X.
Who We Are: and Who We Serve
UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education. Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:
Actively engage students through 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.
Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: https://www.umgc.edu/academic-programs/course-information.cfm?course=WRTG [https://www.umgc.edu/academic-programs/course-information.cfm?course=WRTG]
Faculty: Training at UMGC
We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.
Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled
Salary Commensurate with Experience
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu [employee-accommodations@umgc.edu].
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.
SS Adjunct Faculty_2020.pdf (umgc.edu) [https://careers.umgc.edu/static/sites/www/files/pdfs/SS%20Adjunct%20Faculty_2020.pdf]
No Terminal Degree Step 1 $877 - Step 11 $1,127 per credit hour
Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
No Terminal Degree Step 1 $947 - Step 11 $1,205 per credit hour
Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,202 - Step 11 $1,483 per credit hour
No Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,347 - Step 11 $1,645 per credit hour
A Master's degree in English or a related field is required, with a terminal degree preferred. Candidates should have professional experience in English and preferably experience teaching adult learners in higher education.
Market context
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