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Online Adjunct Faculty, Aging & Applied Thanatology

Employer
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jun 16, 2022


This position is open to candidates nationwide.

The Graduate School ( www.graduate.umaryland.edu/ ) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) invites applications for a pool of qualified individuals who are dedicated to providing quality educational experiences to students in online graduate certificate and Master’s degree programs on a course-by-course basis, should an opening arise. This adjunct position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to work in a virtual, professional learning community wherein faculty contribute to and engage in instructional best practices for adult learners in an online university setting.

Specifically, we are looking for adjunct faculty to teach in the Aging & Applied Thanatology online graduate certificate program. In this role, you will teach one or more 8-week online courses in the program. The expectation is that you will teach this same course(s) at the same time annually. We are hiring for the following two 8-week courses in the program:
  • Caring for the Bereaved
    • Offered: 2nd 8-week session Fall Semester (mid-Oct to mid-Dec)
  • Death and Dying: Ethical and Legal Considerations
    • Offered: 2nd 8-week session Spring Semester (mid-March to mid-May)
The UMB Graduate School appoints adjuncts for the academic year on a non-tenured track. Rules governing such appointments are located at https://graduate.umaryland.edu/policies/ .

Responsibilities

Serve as an Adjunct faculty in the Aging & Applied Thanatology online graduate certificate program, which includes teaching one or more 8-week online courses and contributing to the development and refinement of the course curriculum and delivery.

Prepare online course materials following the standardized instructional design process established by the UMB Graduate School.

Teach online courses (8-week units) as assigned by the Graduate School.

Provide a learning environment and instructor presence that supports student success.

Provide timely responses to students, the program director, and other school officials.

Provide feedback, guidance, and mentoring to Aging & Applied Thanatology students.

Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades/progress.

Enforce student conduct policies as outlined in the University Catalog.

Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in online learning.

Participate in recruiting efforts through sharing information about the program through your professional network and participating in UMB marketing efforts, as needed.

Qualifications :

Earned a Masters, PhD, MD, or other doctorate degree in a field related to the faculty’s primary teaching assignment, or in a related field.

Minimum of two years instructional experience in higher education is required. Online teaching experience preferred.

Extensive experience, training, and expertise in on topics relevant to Death & Dying.

Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with minimal supervision.

How to apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

Cover letter, noting the position for which you are applying AND the specific course(s) you would like to teach in the program. Please take note of when the courses are offered (see above) and be sure you will be available annually at these times before applying.

Statement of teaching experience and teaching philosophy, including a description of your experience with online teaching.

Statement of experience, training, and expertise in the field of Death & Dying

Signed curriculum vitae

Three references with contact information.

Compensation:

Adjuncts faculty positions are compensated on a course-by-course basis. Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits and are contractual. A background check is required for employment and may include licensure/certification verification.

Why Join UMB?

We provide all faculty extensive, individualized assistance with the technical aspects of teaching online, as well as online pedagogy and curriculum development. Faculty also have access to a broad selection of teaching and learning resources provided by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning , including optional membership in our Online Teaching Community .

UMB is known for its expertise in health, biomedical sciences, and human services and is uniquely positioned to apply principles of innovation and entrepreneurship to advance health and social equality. In addition, UMB is committed to solving health and social disparities by involving those who face these problems every day. UMB seeks to understand the community served through the creation of innovative solutions based on people’s actual needs.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu .

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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