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University of Maryland Global Campus · 3 hours ago

Collegiate Faculty, Course Development and Administration

(North America) Adelphi, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$75K/yr - $120K/yr

8+ years exp

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking a Collegiate Faculty member for Course Development & Administration. This role is responsible for ensuring instructional quality and technical coherence across learning experiences, coordinating course improvements, and collaborating with various teams to enhance the academic portfolio.

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Responsibilities

Teach 6 credits annually in area(s) of disciplinary expertise, ensuring instructional excellence and academic rigor

Coordinate a cluster of courses within the academic portfolio, serving as the operational lead for course consistency, updates, and readiness

Collaborate closely with the Integrative Learning Design (ILD) team to implement instructional revisions and integrate learning science principles in alignment with UMGC’s design model and standards

Contribute to developing and refining processes related to requesting course updates

Liaise with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and faculty to ensure course materials reflect current industry trends, academic standards, and institutional priorities

Maintain and update course documentation and assets between revision cycles to ensure alignment with accreditation and curriculum governance requirements

Act as a liaison between academic programs, Course Maintenance, and ILD to facilitate communication and ensure smooth workflows related to course updates

Participate in faculty development and institutional initiatives that advance instructional innovation and teaching excellence

Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean to support instructional operations and strategic academic priorities

Qualification

Course designRevisionInstructional design collaborationLearning management systems proficiencyCurriculum maintenanceStakeholder communicationData-informed decision makingFaculty coachingChange managementAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration

Required

Doctorate or appropriate terminal degree in a relevant portfolio discipline from an accredited institution

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

Demonstrated LMS experience and expertise in course development and faculty collaboration

Preferred

Graduate-level teaching experience

Asynchronous online instruction experience

Learning experience design experience

Application of learning science principles

Familiarity with accessibility standards (ADA, WCAG)

Discipline-related work experience in non-academic environments

Certifications in instructional design or educational technology are advantageous

Benefits

Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years).

Comprehensive 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.

Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.

Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).

Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Collegiate Faculty. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.