Adjunct Faculty

Understanding Movies

Department of Arts & Humanities

UMGC Stateside

Location:  CSM La Plata, MD

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) invites applications for open-rank adjunct faculty to teach courses within the Arts and Humanities program onsite at our CSM La Plata, MD location.

Understanding Movies (ARTH 334): An analysis of one of the most important means of artistic expression of the 20th century. The goal is to acquire a deeper understanding of the aesthetic qualities of film by considering the stylistic elements of film as it has evolved throughout the century and weighing the special relationship between cinema and literature.

Required Education and Experience:

• A terminal degree (i.e. PhD) in Humanities or a related field is required from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Professional experience in Art History/ Cinema

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.

• This position is specifically designated to teach onsite at our CSM La Plata, MD location.

Who We Are and Who We Serve

UMGC—one of 11 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)—is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First," and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMUC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMUC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.

The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

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 though 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 Arts and Humanities program at UMGC

• To learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework, please visit: ARTH Courses | UMGC

Faculty Training at UMGC

• We are committed to your professional success at UMUC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Faculty Training at University of Maryland Global Campus

We are committed to your professional success at University of Maryland Global Campus.  Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

Salary Commensurate with Experience