"Software Engineering Capstone, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty"

Software Engineering Capstone, Department of Cybersecurity - Adjunct Faculty

Company: University of Maryland Global Campus

Job Location: Adelphi, 20783

Category: Computer Engineering

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach remotely for the Computer & Information Science program. Specifically, the following course(s).

Software Engineering Capstone (670):

A comprehensive examination of the tools, skills, and techniques of software engineering and their application. Completion of a major team project is designed to integrate knowledge and skills gained through previous study and provide experience of the constraints commonly experienced in industry (scheduling, vagueness of clients). Project requires forming teams (organization) and scheduling work to meet the deadlines imposed by the contract (syllabus).

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Ability to guide graduate-level software engineering projects using modern practices, including AI-assisted tools, cloud architectures, agile teamwork, accessibility-compliant UI/UX, professional documentation, and experience with key project artifacts such as planning, requirements, design, testing, deployment, and user guides.
• Proficiency in modern software development technologies and tools, including code repositories, databases, analytics platforms, cloud services, UI/UX design and implementation principles, and accessibility standards.
• Prior experience as a technical lead, scrum master, or product manager; industry experience in AI-enabled software development, UI design, accessibility engineering, or full-stack development is desirable.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This position is specifically to teach remotely.

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 Computer Science Bachelor's Program at UMGC:

Please visit the following link to learn more about these courses, including its description, outcomes, and Coursework: Online Computer Science Bachelor's Degree | 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.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE: Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

For additional information please see: SS Adjunct Faculty_2020.pdf (umgc.edu)

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