Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics & Statistics

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its Mathematics & Statistics department in the Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies. The position is to teach on-site at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, and is open only to local applicants; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support. The courses taught are Mathematical Literacy (MATH 105), College Algebra (MATH 107) and Introduction to Statistics (STAT 200).

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-designed, standardized courses while bringing in your own professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussion.
• 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 Mathematics, Statistics or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional experience in Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
• Legal status in the country of application that can be maintained while teaching.
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate work.
• A student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness.
• Preferred: terminal degree, 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; Associate Adjunct Professor with a terminal degree $1,202-$1,483 per credit hour).
• Health coverage for individuals and families, term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b) and 457(b); no matching funds.
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development for newly hired faculty.