Economics Adjunct Instructor — On-Site Asia Campus

umgc; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks an on-site Adjunct Faculty member to teach Economics at Kadena Air Base and Camp Foster, Okinawa. The role emphasizes mentoring adult learners using a pre-built curriculum and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities include active classroom presence, bridging theory and practice with real-world examples, and timely feedback, in a variety of instructional formats such as face-to-face, online, and hybrid.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Legal status to teach in the country of application.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English to effectively teach course content.

Responsibilities

• Be visible with a welcome announcement and drive discussions in on-site classes.
• Bridge theory and practice using professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Provide inclusive, culturally responsive instruction and a supportive classroom environment.
• Respond to inquiries, post final grades timely, and give constructive feedback to learners.
• Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and program directors to support at‑risk students.
• Deliver courses using face-to-face, online, hybrid, or live-streaming formats as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Student-centered mindset

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Economics or related field

Job description

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks an on-site Adjunct Faculty member to teach Economics at Kadena Air Base and Camp Foster, Okinawa. The role emphasizes mentoring adult learners using a pre-built curriculum and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities include active classroom presence, bridging theory and practice with real-world examples, and timely feedback, in a variety of instructional formats such as face-to-face, online, and hybrid.