Environmental Management and Environmental Health & Safety, Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

Applied Sciences and Professional Studies | University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

This position is specifically to teach remotely, for stateside applicants . Local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this role.

At UMGC, we don't just teach; we empower. Founded in 1947, UMGC is an open-access, minority-serving institution serving over 90,000 nontraditional learners worldwide, including a proud, large military-affiliated population. Our students are mature, highly dedicated, and balancing careers, families, and service. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you are the essential partner helping them bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world career success.

• Focus on Students, Not Course Design:
  All courses follow a standardized, pre-designed, unified course model. Standardized rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks are fully provided at no cost to you. You get to focus 100% of your energy on mentoring, facilitating, and providing high-quality feedback-no unpaid course-building required.
• True Asynchronous Flexibility:
  Teach with flexibility, on your own schedule. As long as you meet weekly grading, responsiveness, and engagement milestones, your daily hours are entirely up to you.
• Ongoing Growth:
  We invest in you. All newly hired faculty receive comprehensive online orientation, alongside ongoing, cost-free professional development opportunities.

• Be Visible:
  Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself with a welcome announcement and driving discussions.
• Bridge Theory & Practice:
  Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Build Belonging:
  Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment where adult learners feel supported and motivated.

• Stay consistently engaged with learners throughout the course by responding to inquiries, returning feedback, and posting final grades within the expected timeframe.

• Monitor Progress:
  Use available data tools to track student engagement and conduct proactive outreach to at-risk students.
• Team Up:
  Partner with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to UMGC support resources.
• Stay Connected:
  Participate in UMGC's vibrant faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

• Format: 100% Online & Asynchronous
• Term Length: 8-week sessions (3-credit courses)
• Class Size:
  Typically, 25-35 students (smaller sections for select courses)
• Time Commitment:
  The adjunct faculty role requires a substantial commitment throughout the term focusing not only on academic success but also the social, personal, and professional growth of students

• Education:
  
  Master's degree in environmental management, environmental science, health and safety, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Experience:
  
  Professional experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, and Environmental Safety.
• Legal Status:
  Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
• English Language Proficiency:
  Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English sufficient to effectively teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work in English.
• The Mindset: A deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

• Terminal degree in environmental management, environmental science, physical sciences, or closely related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Evidence of continual professional development in Environmental Management fields.
• Experience in one or more of the following environmental topics: risk management, ergonomics, air and water pollution management, and environmental economics.
• Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in your discipline's professional community.

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Unofficial Transcripts
• If selected, candidates with international…