[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty - Environmental Management and Environmental Health & Safety @University of Maryland Global Campus

Role Description

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. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you are the essential partner helping students bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world career success.

Key Responsibilities

• Classroom Engagement & Presence
  • Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week.
  • Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples.
  • Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.
• Responsiveness & Feedback
  • Stay consistently engaged with learners throughout the course.
  • Respond to inquiries and return feedback in a timely manner.
• Proactive Support & Collaboration
  • Use available data tools to track student engagement.
  • Partner with success coaches and academic staff to refer struggling students to support resources.
  • Participate in UMGC's vibrant faculty community.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in environmental management, environmental science, health and safety, or related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional experience in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, and Environmental Safety.
• Applicants must maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and spoken English.
• A deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in environmental management, environmental science, or closely related field.
• Evidence of continual professional development in Environmental Management fields.
• Experience in 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.

Materials Needed for Submission

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Unofficial Transcripts
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Benefits

• Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families.
• Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options.

Hiring Range by Rank and Degree

• Instructor: No Terminal Degree: Step 1 $806 - Step 11 $1,050 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $877 - Step 11 $1,127 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
• Associate Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $947 - Step 11 $1,205 per credit hour
• Associate Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,202 - Step 11 $1,483 per credit hour
• Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
• Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,347 - Step 11 $1,645 per credit hour