On-Site Writing & Speech Adjunct — Guam

University of Maryland Global Campus; Guam; On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Job summary

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Guam for the Writing and Speech programs at UMGC Asia. Locations include Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Writing, Speech, or related field, and local residency with eligibility to work in the country. Responsibilities include actively engaging students, guiding collaborative learning, and providing regular feedback.

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.

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

Professional experience

Adult learners

Online teaching

Education

Master’s degree in Writing, Speech, or related field

Job description

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Guam for the Writing and Speech programs at UMGC Asia. Locations include Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

The role requires a Master’s degree in Writing, Speech, or related field, and local residency with eligibility to work in the country. Responsibilities include actively engaging students, guiding collaborative learning, and providing regular feedback.