Adjunct Faculty, Economics

UMGC Ventures

. Teach Economics courses for UMGC Asia’s Undergraduate School .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timeJapanEntry Level💰 $903 - $1,215 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Economics education, with a focus on fostering an inclusive learning environment and engaging adult learners through various teaching modalities. Proficient in utilizing data tools to monitor student engagement and support academic success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In EconomicsTeaching ExperienceProficiency In EnglishExperience With Adult LearnersData Tools For Student Engagement

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Hard Skills

Economics Curriculum DevelopmentClassroom ManagementStudent AssessmentProactive Student OutreachFeedback Provision

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationCultural ResponsivenessInclusivityEngagement

Tools & Technologies

Data Monitoring ToolsLearning Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Postsecondary EducationAdult LearningProfessional Community EngagementOn-Site TeachingKadena Air BaseCamp Foster

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach Economics courses for UMGC Asia’s Undergraduate School
Teach on-site at Kadena Air Base and Camp Foster, Okinawa
Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week
Introduce yourself with a welcome announcement and drive discussions
Enrich the standardized curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples
Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive learning environment
Respond to student inquiries and provide feedback within expected timeframes
Post final grades within the expected timeframe
Monitor student engagement using available data tools
Conduct proactive outreach to at-risk students
Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
Participate in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training
Support students’ academic, social, personal, and professional growth throughout accelerated course terms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution
Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
Applicants must have and maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach
Proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work in English
Ability to reliably travel to assigned work locations and perform on-site responsibilities
Local applicants only
Preferred: Experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face
Preferred: Prior postsecondary teaching experience
Preferred: Active engagement in the discipline’s professional community
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial transcripts
Cover letter highly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Standardized, pre-designed courses with rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost
Comprehensive online orientation for newly hired faculty
Ongoing cost-free professional development opportunities
Health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families
Term Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Supplemental retirement plans including 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options
Workplace accommodation support