Adjunct Faculty - Mathematics & Statistics

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its Mathematics & Statistics department to teach on-site at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The position covers three courses: Mathematical Literacy (MATH 105), College Algebra (MATH 107) and Introduction to Statistics (STAT 200). It is open only to local applicants; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support.

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, welcoming students and fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive environment
• Respond to student 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
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate in English
• 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, 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