Guam: On-Site Writing & Speech Adjunct

Asia; Yigo Municipality (GU); On-site; USD 1,267,000 - 1,674,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

State of Maryland benefits

Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b))

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Guam in the Writing and Speech programs. This role requires a Master’s degree in Writing, Speech, or related field and relevant professional experience.

Applicants should have experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education. Local applicants only; position is open until filled with salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Writing, Speech, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in a related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Local applicants only.
• Adjunct faculty positions are not eligible for UMGC sponsored logistical support.
• Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
• Materials needed for submission Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Skills

Teaching adults

Online instruction

Higher education experience

Education

Master’s degree in Writing or Speech

Job description

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Guam in the Writing and Speech programs. This role requires a Master’s degree in Writing, Speech, or related field and relevant professional experience.

Applicants should have experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education. Local applicants only; position is open until filled with salary commensurate with experience.