"Drones and Autonomous Systems - Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty"

Drones and Autonomous Systems - Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

Company: University of Maryland Global Campus

Job Location: Adelphi, Maryland 20783

Category: Security Studies

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach online in the Homeland Security & Emergency Management programs as well as in the Drones and Autonomous Systems program.

Required Education and Experience:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in Homeland Security, Intelligence, and Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Public Safety or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience and knowledge about topics related to unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and drone operations, FAA regulations, emerging technologies and various emergency management, public safety and commercial applications.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This position is specific to teach remotely.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Terminal Degree in Homeland Security, National Security, Intelligence, Emergency Management or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Five-to-ten years of professional managerial, operations and/or staff experience in related field preferred.
• Ability to prepare teaching materials for students and community members from non-technical backgrounds.

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.

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 Homeland Security, Intelligence and Emergency Management, Criminal Justice and Public Safety Programs at UMGC

Please visit the following links to learn more about these programs, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Public Safety | 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.

Hiring Range by Rank and Degree:

• Instructor: No Terminal Degree: Step 1 $806 - Step 11 $1,050 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $877 - Step 11 $1,127 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
• Associate Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $947 - Step 11 $1,205 per credit hour
• Associate Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,202 - Step 11 $1,483 per credit hour
• Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
• Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,347 - Step 11 $1,645 per credit hour

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