"Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration, Department of Education and Integrative Studies - Adjunct Faculty"

Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration, Department of Education and Integrative Studies - Adjunct Faculty

Company: University of Maryland Global Campus

Job Location: Adelphi, 20783

Category: Public Administration and Policy

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach remotely in the Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration (DMCCPA) program.

Teaching faculty are required to participate in on-site residency one weekend a semester in Largo, MD

Required Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in Community College Policy and Administration, Higher Education, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience in Community College Policy and Administration or related field.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of current issues in community colleges.
• Ability to advise and mentor doctoral students through the dissertation process.
• Stateside Location Specific: While course instruction is remote, the faculty teaching in any given semester is required to participate in an on-site residency during the semester.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of contemporary learning science and educational research, either through education or professional experience.
• The ability to establish and maintain a productive network of relationships with potential partners in academic affairs, including relationships with community colleges and community college organizations.
• Experience conducting practitioner-focused scholarship.

Materials needed for submission

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

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 Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration Program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: https://www.umgc.edu/academic-programs/doctoral-degrees/doctor-of-management-in-community-college-policy-and-administration-dm.cfm

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 41 as a condition of hire.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.