Adjunct Faculty - Data Science, IT Department

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its Data Science program in the Department of Information Technology, teaching on-site in Dorsey, Maryland. The position is open only to local applicants; UMGC does not sponsor travel or other logistical support. The university describes itself as an open-access, minority-serving institution serving over 90,000 nontraditional learners.

Key responsibilities

• Teach on campus at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself with a welcome announcement and keeping the class actively engaged.
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners.
• Respond to learner 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 Data Science, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Data Analytics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
• Own legal status in the country of application, and ability to maintain it.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to teach and evaluate work.
• A student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness.
• Preferred: experience teaching adult learners online and asynchronously, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active involvement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Pay by rank and degree, starting at Step 1: Instructor $806-$1,050, Assistant Adjunct Professor $877-$1,127, Associate Adjunct Professor $947-$1,205, Adjunct Professor $1,023-$1,288 or $1,347-$1,645 per credit hour depending on terminal degree.
• Newly hired faculty are generally appointed at Step 1, with advancement under UMGC policy.
• Health coverage (medical, vision, dental, prescription) for individuals and families, effective from the first of the month after hire; adjuncts are not eligible for subsidized state rates and bear the full cost.
• Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457(b), Roth options) without matching funds.
• Ongoing, cost-free professional development and online orientation for new faculty.