University of Maryland Global Campus Looking for Collegiate Faculty, Master of Arts in Teaching at Adelphi, MD Full Time

Collegiate Faculty, Master of Arts in Teaching

School of Integrative and Professional Studies

12-Month Collegiate Faculty

Location: Remote

Contributes to the quality of the program including modeling and demonstrating best teaching practices; teaches students course material as established by the curriculum, develops new material, and evaluates student performance.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ensures students receive a top quality education where students can acquire knowledge, develop learning mastery and strengthen career skills.

• Mentors, coaches, and facilitates student learning. Teaches specified number of courses each year.

• Assesses student performance and progress.

• Demonstrates and models highly effective teaching practices for other faculty. Identifies program competencies and participates in the development of learning demonstrations for the new academic model. Mentors and coaches other program faculty.

• Works with program chair and other faculty to ensure the broader program meets student needs and quality standards including assessments of program standards. Provides updates to program chair on classroom activities.

• Consults with program chair to develop instructional plan or syllabus for courses and ensures that it meets department and university standards. Identifies, refines, and updates open learning resources.

• May conduct or assist colleagues in conducting independent research to advance knowledge in the field.

• May serve on academic or administrative committees, make recommendations on curriculum development, advise on hiring or promotions within department, and perform other job duties as necessary.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree or other post-graduate education in Education or related field

• Minimum of six (6) years of teaching experience and a total of at least eleven (11) years of academic and/or professional experience (may be concurrent with teaching experience)

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in teaching new course material in ways that are easy to understand; continuing evidence of relevant and effective service and/or professional activity.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• An earned doctorate or other terminal degree in Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Education or closely related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

• Classroom teaching in middle/high school, experience in supervision of teacher education candidates, graduate teaching experience (including online), curriculum development

• Strong written and verbal communication, knowledge of web accessibility, project management, strong coaching skills (including video-based observation tools)

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html.

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.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to helping safeguard the health of its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and guests. Because vaccinations reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2-the virus that causes COVID-19-all prospective UMGC faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and current with the recommended boosters. As always, operations at our military locations in Europe, Asia, and stateside will follow the guidance of the U.S. Department of Defense and local commands, and may require proof of full vaccination, unless an exception is approved as a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion. If so, a copy of their Approved Exception Letter must be provided before the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or show proof of exception may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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 [email protected].