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

Adjunct Faculty

Digital Media and Society

Department of Information Technology

UMGC Stateside

Locations: Fayetteville, NC

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach in the Digital Media and Web Technology Program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course:

Digital Media and Society (CMST 301):

A survey of technological advancements in the field of digital media and their impact. The objective is to explain how digital media has transformed the communication of ideas in society and to make responsible choices in the creation and consumption of digital media based on awareness of global, social, ethical, and legal contexts. Topics include social media, the visual display of information, ethics and privacy, participatory media, and the impact of digital media on culture.

Required Education and Experience:

• 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 Fayetteville, NC.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 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).

Materials needed for submission

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter highly preferred

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

Who We Are and Who We Serve

UMGC—one of 11 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 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.

The Digital Media and Web Technology program at UMGC

To learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework, please visit:

https://www.umgc.edu/online-degrees/bachelors/web-digital-design

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