Overview
UMGC is seeking Adjunct Faculty to teach in the Artificial Intelligence BS Program within the Department of Information Technology. This is a fully remote, asynchronous teaching role for stateside applicants only. UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this position.
Founded in 1947, UMGC is an open-access, minority-serving institution serving over 90,000 nontraditional learners worldwide, including a large military-affiliated population. Students are mature adults balancing careers, families, and service.
Why Teach with UMGC
- •All courses follow a standardized, pre-designed, unified course model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost
- •Faculty focus entirely on mentoring, facilitating, and providing feedback — no unpaid course-building required
- •True asynchronous flexibility: set your own daily schedule as long as weekly milestones are met
- •Comprehensive online orientation and ongoing cost-free professional development provided to all newly hired faculty
Key Responsibilities
- •Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, including a welcome announcement and driving discussions
- •Enrich pre-built curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples
- •Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
- •Respond to student inquiries, return feedback, and post final grades within expected timeframes
- •Monitor student engagement using available data tools and 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 UMGC faculty community including the Program Hub and ongoing training
Course Structure
- •Format: 100% Online and Asynchronous
- •Term Length: 8-week sessions (3-credit courses)
- •Class Size: Typically 25–35 students, smaller sections for select courses
- •Time Commitment: Substantial throughout the term, focused on academic, social, personal, and professional growth of students
Minimum Qualifications
- •Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analytics, or a related field from an accredited institution
- •3–5 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or Data Analytics
- •Must have and be able to maintain legal status in the country in which they apply to teach
- •Deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness
Preferred Qualifications
- •Industry certifications in ML, AI, or Data Science from Microsoft, IBM, or AWS
- •Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment
- •Prior postsecondary teaching experience
- •Active engagement in the discipline's professional community
Compensation
- •Instructor (No Terminal Degree): $806–$1,050 per credit hour
- •Assistant Adjunct Professor (No Terminal Degree): $877–$1,127 per credit hour
- •Assistant Adjunct Professor (Terminal Degree): $1,023–$1,288 per credit hour
- •Associate Adjunct Professor (No Terminal Degree): $947–$1,205 per credit hour
- •Associate Adjunct Professor (Terminal Degree): $1,202–$1,483 per credit hour
- •Adjunct Professor (No Terminal Degree): $1,023–$1,288 per credit hour
- •Adjunct Professor (Terminal Degree): $1,347–$1,645 per credit hour
Benefits
- •Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans (adjuncts responsible for total cost if enrolled)
- •Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- •Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options (no university matching)
Application Materials
- •Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- •Cover letter (highly preferred)
- •Unofficial transcripts
- •Candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation or degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor
