Parenting Today, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus; Hagerstown (MD); Hybride; USD 1 110 345 - 2 266 152; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement plans (401(k)/403(b)/457(b)

Résumé du poste

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Hagerstown, MD, for the Social & Behavioral Sciences & Gerontology program, specifically BEHS 343: Parenting Today. Applicants should have a Master’s in Social Science or related field and proven experience teaching adults in higher education.

We welcome professionals with online teaching experience and a commitment to student success, diversity, and inclusive pedagogy. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s in Social Science, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Professional experience in behavioral sciences or related field; strong online teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching adult learners and willingness to teach on-site in Hagerstown, MD.

Responsabilités

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and shows enthusiasm.
• Guide students in collaborative learning and apply theory to problem- and project-based work.
• Provide regular constructive feedback using rubrics and acknowledge student progress.
• Demonstrate current subject-matter expertise and connect concepts across the program.
• Provide feedback to the program chair on curricular improvements.

Connaissances

Adult education

Online teaching

Student engagement

Formation

Master's in Social Science or related field

Description du poste

## Parenting Today, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct FacultyApplylocations: (North America) Hagerstown, MDtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 10026000**Adjunct Faculty****Parenting Today****Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies****UMGC** **Stateside****Location:** **Hagerstown, MD**University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Hagerstown, MD, for the Social & Behavioral Sciences & Gerontology program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):**Parenting Today(BEHS 343):**An overview of critical issues in modern parenting in the United States and the world. The objective is to use an interdisciplinary perspective to apply research and theory in family development to practical decision-making, taking into account modern and historical trends such as gender roles, socioeconomic status, and single parenting and the impact of divorce on children. Discussion examines the role of race and ethnicity in parenting, LGBT parenting, and multigenerational and military families.**Required Education and Experience*** Master’s in Social Science, or a related field, from an accredited institution of higher learning is required.* Professional experience in behavioral sciences or related field* Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred* Seeking instructors to teach specifically in Hagerstown, MD.**Materials needed for submission*** Resume / Curriculum Vitae* Cover Letter highly preferred* If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.**Who We Are and Who We Serve**UMGC - one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM) - is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First,” and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.**The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC**UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:* 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.**The** **Social & Behavioral Sciences & Gerontology** **program at UMGC**Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Online Social Science Bachelor's Degree | UMGC**Faculty Training at UMGC**We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.**Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled****Salary Commensurate with Experience**All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.**The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.****Workplace Accommodations:**The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [e-mail]. **Benefits Package Highlights:*** **Health Coverage:** Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE: Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.* **Insurance Options:** Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.* **Supplemental Retirement Plans**: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.For additional information please see: SS Adjunct Faculty\_2020.pdf (umgc.edu)**Hiring Range by Rank and Degree:**Instructor: No Terminal Degree: Step 1 $806 - Step 11 $1,050 per credit hourAssistant Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $877 - Step 11 $1,127 per credit hourAssistant Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hourAssociate Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $947 - Step 11 $1,205 per credit hourAssociate Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,202 - Step 11 $1,483 per credit hourAdjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hourAdjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,347 - Step 11 $1,645 per credit hour