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

Adjunct Faculty – Weather & Climate – Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies – UMGC Stateside –

Location:

Fort Sam Houston, TX

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Fort Sam Houston, TX in the Natural Sciences Program. Specifically, the following course(s):

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 mid latitude cyclones, as well as the impact of humans on Earth’s atmosphere.

• 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 on-site at Fort Sam Houston, TX.

• 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.

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 convey 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.

We are committed to your professional success h new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two‑week new faculty orientation, Fac Dev
411, as a condition of hire.

• 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.

The University of Maryland 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.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

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