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University of Maryland Global Campus · 9 hours ago

Collegiate Faculty, Teaching & Learning - Web & Digital Design

Adelphi, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

University of Maryland Global Campus is seeking a Collegiate Faculty member for Teaching & Learning in Web & Digital Design. This role involves fostering excellence in instruction and mentoring peers while teaching and leading initiatives to improve instructional quality and student outcomes.

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Responsibilities

Teach 18 credits per academic year in area(s) of disciplinary expertise, demonstrating instructional effectiveness and engagement with diverse learners in online environments

Serve as a faculty lead for the peer evaluation process, establishing expectations, coaching colleagues, and synthesizing findings to improve instructional performance

Conduct and disseminate Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects that align with strategic academic goals and contribute to pedagogical innovation across the school

Collaborate with the Integrative Learning Design (ILD) team to evaluate instructional strategies and integrate learning science into course content and teaching practices

Perform product reviews of Corporate Learning Solutions (CLS) offerings, ensuring alignment with academic rigor and workforce relevance

Collaborate with the Faculty Affairs and Scheduling Team (FAST) to develop and deliver faculty development resources and workshops that support instructional improvement and the adoption of emerging teaching technologies

Partner with assessment faculty and curriculum teams to use learning analytics for continuous improvement in student learning and course success

Maintain active engagement in discipline-related professional associations, conferences, and communities of practice to ensure up-to-date pedagogical expertise

Contribute to a culture of teaching excellence by mentoring adjunct faculty and leading initiatives related to instructional quality and inclusive pedagogy

Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Dean, including participation in school-wide instructional initiatives and teaching-related working groups

Qualification

Instructional design literacyAdultOnline learning expertiseScholarship of TeachingData analysis for teaching improvementWorkshopTraining developmentPeer mentorshipCoachingFacilitation of faculty peer evaluationsAcademic writingResearch disseminationOnline course engagement techniquesCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Terminal or Doctorate degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Multimedia Design, Interaction Design, or Digital Media, or a relevant academic or industry-related field from an accredited institution is required

Disciplinary knowledge in VR, game design, UIUX, web development, and digital design

Minimum of 8 years of academic, professional, or teaching experience, including at least 3 years of teaching

Preferred

Experience with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, peer evaluation leadership, adjunct faculty support, and teaching in asynchronous online environments

Discipline-related work experience in non-academic environments is desired

Relevant industry certification(s) if applicable