Physical Geology, Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Physical Geology

Department of Applied Sciences and Professional Studies

UMGC Stateside

Location: Fort Gordon, GA

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Fort Gordon, GA in the Natural Sciences Program. Specifically, the following course(s):

Physical Geology (GEOL 100):

An introductory study of geology, encompassing the Earth, the materials that constitute its makeup, the structure of those materials, and the processes acting on them. The goal is to understand geological principles and how humans affect geological processes. Topics include the rocks and minerals composing Earth, the movement within Earth, and its surface features and the agents that form them and our environment. Discussion also covers energy and mineral resources.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Geology, Earth Science, or related field of learning; and professional experience in a related field. The degree must be from an accredited institution of higher learning.

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

• This position is designated to teach on-site at Fort Gordon, GA.

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 Natural Sciences Program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Healthcare & Science | 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