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 and keeping the class 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, maintainable while teaching
• Written and spoken English at a level sufficient to teach and evaluate work
• Student-centered mindset with 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 (e.g., Assistant Adjunct Professor without a terminal degree $877-$1,127 per credit hour)
• Health coverage for individuals and families, term life insurance and supplemental retirement plans (no employer match)
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development