Writing and Speech, Alconbury, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

Job description

Job Ref: 10025493

Location: Alconbury, United Kingdom

Category: Adjunct Faculty

Type: Part time

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in the United Kingdom for the Writing and Speech programs.

Required Education and Experience

Master's degree in Writing, Speech, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Professional experience in a related field.

Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.

Local applicants only. Adjunct faculty positions are not eligible for UMGC sponsored logistical support. Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.

Responsibilities

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.

Faculty Training at UMGC
Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122, as a condition of hire.

Workplace Accommodations
The University of Maryland Global Campus 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. Applicants can contact Employee Accommodations for information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation.

Benefits Package Highlights

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. Adjuncts are only eligible for State of Maryland benefits and are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates, needing to be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.

Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

Supplemental Retirement Plans: Includes 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

Compensation
Salary commensurate with experience. Position is open until filled.

Hiring Range by Degree

Non-PhD: Step 1 $903 - Step 16 $1,173 per credit hour

PhD: Step 1 $931 - Step 16 $1,215 per credit hour

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Alconbury

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English