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University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), a private nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) offers nationally recognized academic programs for the nontraditional learner fully online and through UMass Global MyPath, its self-paced online competency-based education.
School of Education
Adjunct Faculty -Remote-Master's of Art in Teaching (MAT)
Position Overview:
Adjunct faculty within the University of Massachusetts Global’s School of Education plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, student-centered instruction in an online learning environment. They bring real-world expertise and a commitment to fostering academic excellence for future educators and leaders. Adjunct instructors must be willing to engage with faculty, students, and other stakeholders to ensure well-rounded, rigorous learning experiences that offer students the highest levels of support. This position requires a terminal/doctoral degree from an accredited institution in the area of teaching, education, or another related field. Additionally, this position requires recent Pk-12 experience in public schools with diverse student populations, preferably in California.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsibility 1: Teaching duties, mentoring, or supervising students.
- Responsibility 2: Delivering course content and using integrated rubrics and other course materials.
- Responsibility 3: Collaborating with faculty or staff for curriculum planning.
- Responsibility 4: Utilizing specific technologies or tools (e.g., LMS, video platforms).
- Responsibility 5: Attending required meetings, training, or development sessions.
- Responsibility 6: Issuing substantive, individualized feedback in a timely manner (within 7 days).
- Responsibility 7: Upholding academic integrity, including that of GAI use.
- Responsibility 8: Holding weekly open office hours and recording/posting weekly introduction videos.
Location Policy:
Applicants from the following states will receive first consideration:
Remote work from any of the following states – Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
*Recruiting in California and Massachusetts only if position job responsibilities warrant it.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral or terminal degree in education or an educational related field.
- 5-7 years recent classroom and/or administration experience.
- 3-5 years experience with educational technology.
- 3-5 years experience in Action Research.
- 3 to 5 years Online Teaching Experience.
- 7-10 years overall teaching/education experience.
- Commitment to supporting diverse learners.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Online teaching experience.
- Brightspace (LMS) teaching experience.
- Experience with problems of practice in education.
- Experience with policies and law in education.
- Experience with inequities, injustices, and challenges in education.
Work Environment:
A remote adjunct work environment is a flexible, virtual setting where instructors deliver course content, engage with students, and fulfill academic responsibilities from a remote location. This environment typically relies on digital communication tools, learning management systems (LMS), and virtual collaboration platforms to facilitate teaching and interaction
Compensation:
The following salary range reflects compensation paid for a 3-unit course (101.25 hours) and varies based on the faculty member’s course assignment (see the Adjunct Compensation Policy for details including varying credit levels):
3-unit Lecture Course: The hiring range for this position is $3456.00 to $3856.00. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to; geographical location, knowledge, skills, and experience.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
- Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role.
- Unofficial Master’s and Doctoral degree transcripts.
- 3 letters of recommendation dated within the last 18 months
- 1-2 page writing sample of a problem of practice that you are passionate about, explaining what it is, why you are passionate about it, how you have been committed to making changes to this challenge, and how you will continue to bring awareness to it.
Job Requisition will remain open to new applications until 5/21/2025.
Please Note: InternalEmployees, please access the Career app on theWorkday Dashboardto homepage to apply for the position.
Equal Employment Opportunity - The University of Massachusetts Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis ofage, race (including hairstyle/texture, protective hairstyles, braids, locks, and twists), color, religion (including religious observance, belief, practice dress and grooming practices), citizenship, pregnancy (including temporary physical or mental limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military (past, present or prospective) status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law.
Reasonable Accommodation – The University of Massachusetts Globalprovides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the recruitment department at [email protected].
