Adjunct Faculty, Environmental Management and Environmental Health & Safety, Applied Sciences and Professional Studies

UMGC Ventures

. Teach Environmental Management and Environmental Health & Safety courses remotely in a 100% online, asynchronous format .

Posted 11/12/2026part-timeRemoteMid-LevelSenior💰 $806 - $1,050 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Environmental Management and Environmental Health & Safety, with a strong focus on fostering an inclusive learning environment for adult learners. Proficient in online teaching methodologies and committed to student engagement and support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master's Degree In Environmental ManagementProfessional Experience In Occupational Health And SafetyProficiency In Written And Spoken EnglishExperience Teaching Adult Learners Online AsynchronouslyKnowledge Of Risk Management

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Hard Skills

Environmental ManagementEnvironmental Health And SafetyRisk ManagementAir And Water Pollution ManagementErgonomicsEnvironmental EconomicsCurriculum DevelopmentData Analysis For Student EngagementFeedback And AssessmentOnline Teaching

Soft Skills

EmpathyFlexibilityCultural ResponsivenessProfessional IntegrityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Learning Management SystemsData Tools For Student MonitoringOnline Communication Platforms

Industry Keywords

Occupational Health And SafetyEnvironmental ScienceAdult LearningPostsecondary EducationProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach Environmental Management and Environmental Health & Safety courses remotely in a 100% online, asynchronous format
Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week
Introduce yourself with a welcome announcement and drive discussions
Enrich standardized curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples
Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
Respond to student inquiries and return feedback consistently
Post final grades within expected timeframes
Monitor student engagement and conduct proactive outreach to at-risk students using available data tools
Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to connect struggling students with support resources
Participate in the faculty community, Program Hub, and ongoing training
Support students’ academic, social, personal, and professional growth throughout 8-week terms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in environmental management, environmental science, health and safety, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
Professional experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, and Environmental Safety
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, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work
Student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness
Preferred: terminal degree in environmental management, environmental science, physical sciences, or closely related field
Preferred: continual professional development in Environmental Management fields
Preferred: experience in risk management, ergonomics, air and water pollution management, or environmental economics
Preferred: experience teaching adult learners online asynchronously
Preferred: prior postsecondary teaching experience
Preferred: active engagement in the discipline’s professional community
Resume/Curriculum Vitae and unofficial transcripts required; cover letter highly preferred
International degrees may require translation/degree evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to 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 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options
Comprehensive online orientation for newly hired faculty
Ongoing cost-free professional development opportunities
Standardized course materials, rubrics, OER resources, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost
Asynchronous scheduling flexibility