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General FAQs
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University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), a proud part of the University System of Maryland, is a recognized pioneer and global leader in online higher education. We offer members of the U.S. military and adult learners worldwide a convenient and affordable education powered by the resources of an acclaimed state university.
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UMGC is a “virtual university” — meaning that our higher education programming is online, and accessible to students everywhere on a flexible schedule that fits their lives. While our main office is located in Adelphi, Maryland, we also have 20+ on-site locations in the Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia areas. We also have divisions in Asia (Link opens in a new window) and Europe (Link opens in a new window).
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UMGC is the largest public university in the United States, educating more than 95,000 students across the country. With divisions in Asia and Europe and a presence in military installations in more than 25 countries and territories, UMGC is also a leading provider of education services to the U.S. military.
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For a complete list of current career opportunities at UMGC, please visit our Job Search page.
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To view the benefits offered at UMGC, please visit our Benefits page.
Faculty FAQs
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Candidates must have a master’s degree, and most positions require a terminal degree (e.g. Ph.D., DBA, J.D.) from a regionally accredited institution. Exceptions to the terminal degree are based on professional, industry and/or teaching experience.
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UMGC isn’t just a great place to learn — it’s a great place to work. Our faculty members enjoy a flexible schedule that fits into their professional lives, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to collaborate with other professionals from diverse backgrounds (ranging from academia to military officers and corporate executives) in bringing real-world experience to our classrooms and curriculum.
Teaching highly motivated, working adult students, our faculty members have the freedom to work online from most locations in the world for a global leader in quality distance education — or on-site at one of more than 100 classroom locations, both within the United States and abroad. Some classes even utilize a hybrid format, leveraging both formats to offer the best of both worlds. In all cases, teaching at UMGC means the opportunity to work with the most advanced proprietary web teaching software while enjoying comprehensive faculty training and support.
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For a complete list of current career opportunities at UMGC, please visit our Job Search page.
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Click here (Link opens in a new window) to see our faculty workload policy.
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UMGC offers small class sizes, with an average of 25-35 students.
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Many UMGC students have years of workplace or military experience, and together they represent a complete spectrum of diversity in terms of ethnicity, gender, life experience, and professional and educational backgrounds. They’re motivated by a common desire to acquire the education, insight and knowledge to build a better future — and share the challenges of limited time and the demands of jobs and family.
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UMGC proudly teaches cutting-edge curricula designed to prepare our students for advancement in the workforce. For a complete list of our current offerings – which include more than 95 career-relevant bachelor’s and master’s degree and certificate programs – please visit our Academic Programs page (Link opens in a new window).
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At this time, UMGC does not offer visa support for faculty.
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The workload for Adjunct Faculty (which includes Adjunct Instructors, Adjunct Assistant Professors, Adjunct Associate Professors, and Adjunct Professors) may not exceed 18 semester hours per academic year. Collegiate 12-month/full-time faculty teach either online or on-site, and are eligible for our generous benefits package.
If you think UMGC is simply an online version of a traditional higher education environment, think again. From the programs we build to the way we work, we're an entirely different kind of university.
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