Adjunct Faculty, Program and Career Exploration

UMGC Ventures

. Teach PACE 111, an orientation and program/career exploration course for UMGC students .

Posted 10/20/2026part-timeRemoteMid-LevelSenior💰 $806 - $1,645 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates a student-centered approach with a focus on empathy and cultural responsiveness while effectively engaging adult learners in an online environment. Maintains active participation in the academic community and utilizes data tools to monitor student engagement and provide timely feedback.

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Master's DegreeTeaching Adult LearnersOnline Asynchronous Teaching ExperienceStudent Engagement MonitoringCultural Responsiveness

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Soft Skills

EmpathyFlexibilityProfessional Integrity

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Postsecondary Teaching ExperienceCulturally Responsive EnvironmentProfessional Community EngagementStudent-Centered ApproachAt-Risk Student Outreach

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach PACE 111, an orientation and program/career exploration course for UMGC students
Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week
Introduce yourself with a welcome announcement and drive discussions
Enrich the pre-built curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples
Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
Respond to learner inquiries and provide timely feedback
Post final grades within the expected timeframe
Monitor student engagement using available data tools
Conduct proactive outreach to at-risk students
Partner with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
Participate in the faculty community, Program Hub, and ongoing training

Requirements

What you’ll need

A master’s or terminal degree from an accredited institution
Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach
Deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness
Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment preferred
Prior postsecondary teaching experience preferred
Active engagement in the discipline’s professional community preferred
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial transcripts
Cover letter highly preferred
Candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Standardized, pre-designed unified course model 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 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options
Workplace accommodation support