Biology and Nutrition, Camp Carroll, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty
University of Maryland Global Campus
(Asia) Camp Carroll-Korea, South
Full-Time
$903
OfficeExecutive
Adjunct Faculty
Biology and Nutrition
The Undergraduate School
UMGC Asia
Location:Camp Carroll, South Korea
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in South Korea for the Biology and/or Nutrition program.
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in Biology, Nutrition, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Professional experience in Biology, Nutrition, or 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.
Materials needed for submission
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter highly preferred
Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date
If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submitatranslation/degree evaluation froma NACES approvedvendor.
Who We Are and Who WeServe
UMGC—one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)—is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First,” and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947,UMGChas demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options.UMGCis proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.
The typicalUMGCstudent is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities.UMGCis also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.
The Adjunct Faculty Role atUMGC
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 ofprofessionals 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.
The BiologyProgram atUMGC
Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework:
https://asia.umgc.edu/online-degrees/course-information.biol
The NutritionProgram atUMGC
Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework:
Please visit the following link to learn more about teaching in Asia: https://asia.umgc.edu/experience/careers-at-umgc-asia
Faculty Training at UMGC
We are committed to your professional success atUMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online new faculty orientation,FacDev 122, 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.
Workplace Accommodations:
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 atemployee-accommodations@umgc.edu.
Benefits Package Highlights:
For additional information please see:
UMGC Benefits Overview for Overseas Adjunct Faculty
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