Overview

PACE 111 is an orientation course at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) that helps students explore how UMGC academic programs align with their professional goals and career options. The course focuses on communication and teamwork skills, professionalism, academic integrity, and career development. Students reflect on academic and professional goals, complete major-relevant assignments, discuss transfer credit and prior learning, and explore UMGC student success resources.

This position is remote and open to stateside applicants only. UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this role.

Founded in 1947, UMGC is an open-access, minority-serving institution serving over 100,000 nontraditional learners worldwide, including a large military-affiliated population.

Why Teach with UMGC

• •All courses follow a standardized, pre-designed, unified course model
• •Standardized rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks are fully provided at no cost
• •Faculty focus entirely on mentoring, facilitating, and providing feedback — no unpaid course-building required
• •Newly hired faculty receive comprehensive online orientation
• •Ongoing, cost-free professional development opportunities are available

Key Responsibilities

Classroom Engagement and Presence

• •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 where adult learners feel supported and motivated

Responsiveness and Feedback

• •Respond to student inquiries consistently throughout the course
• •Return feedback and post final grades within expected timeframes

Proactive Support and Collaboration

• •Use available data tools to track student engagement
• •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's faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training

Minimum Qualifications

• •Master's or terminal degree from an accredited institution
• •Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
• •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

• •Terminal degree or MLS preferred
• •Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment
• •Prior postsecondary teaching experience
• •Active engagement in your discipline's professional community

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

Compensation

Hiring range is per credit hour and varies by rank and degree:

• •Instructor, No Terminal Degree: $806 to $1,050
• •Assistant Adjunct Professor, No Terminal Degree: $877 to $1,127
• •Assistant Adjunct Professor, Terminal Degree: $1,023 to $1,288
• •Associate Adjunct Professor, No Terminal Degree: $947 to $1,205
• •Associate Adjunct Professor, Terminal Degree: $1,202 to $1,483
• •Adjunct Professor, No Terminal Degree: $1,023 to $1,288
• •Adjunct Professor, Terminal Degree: $1,347 to $1,645

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 funds)