On-Site Film Studies Adjunct: Understanding Movies

University of Maryland Global Campus; Washington; Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 4,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, for the Humanities program. The role focuses on Understanding Movies (ARTH 334), emphasizing film aesthetics, analysis, and the relationship between cinema and literature.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Humanities or related field and have professional experience in Art History or Cinema; terminal degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Humanities or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional experience in Art History/Cinema.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed.
• Guide students in active collaboration and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback using rubrics for assessment.
• Demonstrate current subject-matter expertise and connect concepts across the program.
• Provide feedback to the program chair on curricular improvements.

Skills

Art History/Cinema expertise

Adult learners instruction

On-site teaching

Education

Master's degree in Humanities or related field

Terminal degree in Humanities or related field

Job description

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, for the Humanities program. The role focuses on Understanding Movies (ARTH 334), emphasizing film aesthetics, analysis, and the relationship between cinema and literature.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Humanities or related field and have professional experience in Art History or Cinema; terminal degree preferred.