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University of Maryland Global Campus · 1 month ago

Digital Media and Society, Department of Information Technology - Adjunct Faculty

(North America) Fort Drum - Fort Drum, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Fort Drum, NY in the Digital Media and Web Technology Program. The role involves teaching the course 'Digital Media and Society', focusing on the impact of digital media on communication and society.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Digital media experienceTeaching adult learnersAdobe Creative CloudWeb technologyTerminal degreeDistance education experienceMicrosoft OfficeVirtual Reality

Required

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning

Professional experience in digital media

Experience teaching adult learners and distance education is highly preferred

This position is specifically to teach onsite at Fort Drum, NY

Preferred

Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Illustrator, After Effects, InDesign, Photoshop, Premier, or Animate), Web technology (web design, development, or programming), Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Access), or Virtual Reality (Unity or Unreal)

Cover letter highly preferred

Benefits

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.