Psychology, Yokota, The Graduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Japan for the Psychology program.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Psychology or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in a related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• 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
• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date
• 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 Psychology Program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program's course descriptions: https://asia.umgc.edu/online-degrees/course-information.psyc

Please visit the following link to learn more about teaching in Asia: https://asia.umgc.edu/experience/careers-at-umgc-asia

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122, 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 Degree:

Non-PhD: Step 1 $903 - Step 16 $1,173 per credit hour

PhD: Step 1 $931 - Step 16 $1,215 per credit hour