Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: POSITION OVERVIEW The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions within the School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences,…
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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
POSITION OVERVIEW
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for Adjunct Faculty positions within the School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Technology, and Tourism Management
(S-BEAST-TM). Adjunct faculty are needed to support instruction in hybrid and fully online formats.
UMES seeks dynamic educators and industry professionals committed to academic excellence, student success, and workforce preparation. This recruitment supports UMES’s strategic priorities of expanding access to high-quality academic programs, increasing enrollment and retention, and strengthening Maryland’s workforce pipeline in STEM and industry-driven fields.
Salary: $3,189
Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and accidental death & dismemberment. The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Voluntary participation in supplemental retirement accounts (SRAs) to include TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide; participation in state sponsored MetLife life insurance and/or USM sponsored MetLife life insurance plan; long term disability insurance, and the employee assistance program.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Teach assigned courses in on-campus, hybrid, or online modalities.
• Develop and deliver course materials aligned with approved UMES syllabi.
• Maintain regular communication with students and provide timely feedback
on assessments.
• Utilize the University’s Learning Management System (LMS) effectively.
• Participate in departmental meetings as appropriate.
• Support accreditation and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Applicants must meet one of the following credential requirements:
• A Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Hospitality &
Tourism Management, Construction Management, or a closely related
discipline.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 10 years of
significant professional industry experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to student-centered teaching are required for
all applicants.
Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.
Preferences:
• Earned Doctorate in a related field.
• Prior college-level teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in online or hybrid course formats.
• Active professional licensure or industry certifications (e.g., PE, PMP, or
equivalent credentials).
• Experience with applied learning methods such as labs, simulations, or
project-based instruction
Licenses/ Certifications:
Additional Information
Required Application Materials: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until all positions are filled. Qualified applicants should submit:
Letter of interest indicating your area(s) of expertise and preferred teaching modality.
Curriculum Vitae or professional resume.
Names and contact information for three professional references (references will not be contacted without prior written consent).
Best Consideration Date: N/A
Posting Close Date: N/A
Open Until Filled: Yes
Department
UMES-BNTC-Business Technology
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)
Salary Range
$3,189
EEO Statement
UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.
Title IX Statement
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.
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