Adjunct Faculty - Cloud Technologies (San Diego)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach the Cloud Technologies course (CMIT 326) on site in San Diego, California. The course covers basic cloud technologies, with a focus on AWS, and compares AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud. The position is open only to local applicants; UMGC does not sponsor travel or relocation.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-built, standardized course while bringing in your own professional expertise and real-world examples
• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, welcoming students and fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive environment
• Respond to student inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe
• Use data tools to track student engagement and proactively reach out to at-risk students
• Partner with success coaches, academic staff and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
• Take part in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training

Required profile

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution
• Professional experience in computer networking and security
• Own legal status in the country where you apply to teach
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate work
• Student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness
• Preferred: experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous setting, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active engagement in the discipline's professional community

What we offer

• Courses follow a standardized model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development
• Pay ranges by rank and degree, starting at Step 1 (e.g., Instructor $806-$1,050 per credit hour)
• Health, vision, dental and prescription coverage, term life insurance, and supplemental retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b); no employer matching