Job Details
Type: Full Time
Post Date: 30+ days ago
Industry: Management
Job Description
UMGC seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Kuwait for the Business Management program. The role involves teaching adult learners, providing them with the skills and knowledge to excel in their professional fields.
Required Education and Experience
Education: Master’s degree in Business Management or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Experience: Professional experience in Business Management or related field.
Preferred Experience: Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
Residency: 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.
Translation/Degree Evaluation: If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.
About UMGC
UMGC, one of the 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM), is a mission-driven institution with a commitment to adult learners. UMGC serves approximately 90,000 students worldwide, including 55,000 military members and their families. The institution emphasizes flexibility and accessibility, offering global, 24-hour learning opportunities.
The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC
UMGC seeks faculty members who are scholar-practitioners, actively engaged in their professional fields and dedicated to educating the next generation of professionals. As an adjunct faculty member, you will:
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 Business Management Program at UMGC
For more information about the Business Management program, its description, outcomes, and coursework, please visit UMGC's official website.
Faculty Training at UMGC
UMGC is committed to your professional success. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete the online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 412, as a condition of hire.
Position Details
Position Available: Immediate, will remain open until filled.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits: UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, including tuition remission, generous leave, and healthcare.
Submission Instructions
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. For detailed benefits information, please visit UMGC's official website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
UMGC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The institution is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate based on 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
UMGC encourages all prospective faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff to be fully vaccinated and current with the recommended boosters. Operations at military locations will follow the guidance of the U.S. Department of Defense and local commands and may require proof of full vaccination unless an approved exception is provided.
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is the largest public university in the United States. As one of the 12 degree-granting institutions of the University System of Maryland, this global university specializes in high-quality academic programs tailored to working adults.
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