Weather & Climate, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

Weather & Climate, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

Company: University of Maryland Global Campus

Job Location: Adelphi, 20783

Category: Environmental Science, Ecology, and Forestry

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Travis Air Force Base, CA, in the Natural Sciences Program. Specifically, the following course(s):

Weather & Climate (NSCI 170):

An introduction to the basic principles of atmospheric science. The goal is to use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed decisions about topics related to atmospheric science. Topics include the effect of different weather elements (such as temperature, pressure, winds, and humidity) on weather patterns and climate. Discussion also covers weather phenomena such as El Nino, thunderstorms, tornadoes, tropical cyclones, and midlatitude cyclones, as well as the impact of humans on Earth's atmosphere.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Agricultural Science, or related field of learning; and professional experience in a related field. The degree must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This position is designated to teach onsite at Travis Air Force Base, CA.

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

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 Natural Sciences Program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Healthcare & Science | 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.