Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence (BS Program)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach its Artificial Intelligence course in the BS program of the Department of Information Technology. The position is taught on-site at Fort Bliss, Texas, and is open only to local applicants; UMGC does not sponsor travel or relocation. The university describes itself as an open-access, minority-serving institution serving over 90,000 nontraditional learners.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introduce yourself and drive 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.
• 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 Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Data Analytics or a related field from an accredited institution.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in AI, data science and data analytics.
• Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment.
• Own legal status in the country of application and ability to maintain it.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to teach and evaluate work.
• A student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness.

Preferred qualifications

• Industry certifications in machine learning, AI or data science from Microsoft, IBM or AWS.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Pay by rank and degree, starting at Step 1: Instructor $806-$1,050, Assistant Adjunct Professor $877-$1,127, Associate Adjunct Professor $947-$1,205, Adjunct Professor $1,023-$1,288 or $1,347-$1,645 per credit hour depending on terminal degree.
• Newly hired faculty are generally appointed at Step 1, with advancement under UMGC policy.
• Health coverage (medical, vision, dental, prescription) for individuals and families, effective from the first of the month after hire; adjuncts are not eligible for subsidized rates and bear the full cost.
• Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457(b), Roth options) without matching funds.
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development.

To apply, submit a resume or CV and a cover letter (highly preferred); unofficial transcripts are also requested, and international degree holders may need a degree evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor.