Adjunct Faculty - Foundations of Oral Communications

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Foundations of Oral Communications (SPCH 100) on site at Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado. The course introduces oral communication with an emphasis on interpersonal communication, small-group communication and public speaking. Only local applicants are considered, and UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this role.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussions
• 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
• Track student engagement with data tools 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 Communications or a related field from an accredited institution
• Professional experience in Communications or a related field
• Own legal status in the country of application, maintainable while teaching
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach, communicate with students and evaluate work
• 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 engagement in the discipline's professional community

What we offer

• Pay by rank and degree, starting at Step 1 (e.g., Instructor without a terminal degree $806-$1,050 per credit hour)
• Health coverage for individuals and families, term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457(b), Roth options); no matching funds
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development