Job Details

Adjunct Faculty

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:

• 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:

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.