Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics & Statistics (Shaw AFB)

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, communicate with students 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 (401(k), 403(b), 457(b), Roth options); no matching funds.
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development for newly hired faculty.