Adjunct Faculty

Project Management

Department of Accounting and Finance

UMGC Stateside

Location: Fort Jackson, SC

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Fort Jackson, SC, in the Operations program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

Foundations of Project Management (PMAN 634):

An overview of the theory and practice of managing projects in any organization or industry using traditional, agile, and hybrid methodologies. All three skill sets of the Project Management Institute Talent Triangle are addressed: Technical Project Management, Leadership, and Strategic and Business Management and provide a foundational project management knowledge and skill base that is highly relevant to workplace project challenges.

Project Schedule, Cost, and Resource Management (PMAN 635):

An in-depth coverage of the logical and conceptual progression of a project from scope to schedule and budget, developed in the context of traditional project management, and then adapted to the agile and hybrid approaches. Aspects of resource management that relate to schedule and cost are also addressed. Emphasis is on cultivating practical and workplace-relevant skills, tools, and techniques essential for effectively estimating, modeling, and managing schedule and budget, and for addressing the associated uncertainties, imperatives, and challenges encountered in real-life projects.

Project Uncertainty, Risk, Ambiguity, and Complexity (PMAN 637):

An in-depth exploration of project uncertainty and its manifestations in project risks/opportunities, ambiguity, and complexity. Includes comprehensive coverage of risk/opportunity in both the traditional and agile contexts - identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, responses, and monitoring.

Project Stakeholder Communications Management (PMAN 638):

A study of essential soft skills for managing and leading projects to create value and align with organizational goals. The focus is on driving innovation, fostering motivated teams, engaging stakeholders, resolving conflicts, and managing remote and virtual teams. Topics include emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Applications include traditional, agile, and hybrid project environments with globally dispersed teams.

Project Management Quality (PMAN 639):

An applied study of the quality management policies, processes, and procedures required to ensure that projects satisfy customers and stakeholders. Emphasis is on process improvement and quality planning, assurance, and control to effectively manage customer satisfaction, promote prevention over inspection, and facilitate continuous improvement.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Project Management, Operations, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Professional experience in Project Management or related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or extensive project management experience

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

• This position is designated to teach on-site at Fort Jackson, SC.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in Management, Operations, or a related field of learning.

Materials needed for submission:

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter highly preferred

• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Who We Are and Who We Serve:

UMGC—one of 12 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, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC 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 through 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 Operations Program at UMGC:

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Online Project Management Graduate Certificate | UMGC

Faculty Training at UMGC: 

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. 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 

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE:  Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates.  Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

For additional information please see: SS Adjunct Faculty_2020.pdf (umgc.edu)

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