Japanese Language, Camp Hansen, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty
UMGC seeks adjunct faculty to teach Japanese Language on-site at Camp Hansen, serving adult learners in the Japanese Language program.
The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC
UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education. Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:
- Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
- Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
- Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
- Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
- Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Master's degree in Japanese Language or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Professional experience in Japanese Language or related field.
- Local applicants only. Adjunct faculty positions are not eligible for UMGC sponsored logistical support. Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
Materials Needed for Submission
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter highly preferred
- Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date
- If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.
Benefits
Benefits Package Highlights
- Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. (Note: Adjuncts are only eligible for State of Maryland benefits and are responsible for the total cost if enrolled.)
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: Includes 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
Additional Info
Faculty Training
We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122, as a condition of hire.
Program Information
Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: https://asia.umgc.edu/online-degrees/course-information.japn
Please visit the following link to learn more about teaching in Asia: https://asia.umgc.edu/experience/careers-at-umgc-asia
Hiring Range by Degree
- Non-PhD: Step 1 $903 - Step 16 $1,173 per credit hour
- PhD: Step 1 $931 - Step 16 $1,215 per credit hour
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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