Collegiate Faculty, Operations
School of Business
12-Month Collegiate Faculty
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Contributes to the quality of the program including modeling and demonstrating best teaching practices; teaches students course material as established by the curriculum, develops new material, and evaluates student performance. Represents the highest level of the faculty track.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensures students receive a top quality education where students can acquire knowledge, develop learning mastery and strengthen career skills.
- Mentors, coaches, and facilitates student learning. Teaches specified number of courses each year.
- Assesses student performance and progress.
- Demonstrates and models highly effective teaching practices for other faculty. Identifies program competencies and participates in the development of learning demonstrations for the new academic model. Mentors and coaches other program faculty.
- Works with program chair and other faculty to ensure the broader program meets student needs and quality standards including assessments of program standards. Provides updates to program chair on classroom activities.
- Consults with program chair to develop instructional plan or syllabus for courses and ensures that it meets department and university standards. Identifies, refines, and updates open learning resources.
- May conduct or assist colleagues in conducting independent research to advance knowledge in the field.
- May serve on academic or administrative committees, make recommendations on curriculum development, advise on hiring or promotions within department, and perform other job duties as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree or other post-graduate education
- Minimum of six (6) years of teaching experience and a total of at least eleven (11) years of academic and/or professional experience (may be concurrent with teaching experience)
- Demonstrated resourcefulness in teaching new course material in ways that are easy to understand; continuing evidence of relevant and effective service and/or professional activity. Promotion to this rank requires evidence of the individual's support for academic rigor, participation in UMGC initiatives, and/or faculty/professional development activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral or terminal degree (education commensurate with field)
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Workplace Accommodations:
The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu.
Benefits Package Highlights:
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years).
- Comprehensive 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.
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
- Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Collegiate Faculty. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.
See flyer for additional information on benefits SS Collegiate Faculty_2023.pdf (umgc.edu)
Hiring Range:
Instructor:
$75,000-$84,000
Assistant Professor:
$85,000-$94,000
Associate Professor:
$100,000-$110,000
Professor:
$111,000-$120,000
