Environmental Management, Sciences Department- Adjunct Faculty – Remote

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach online in the Environmental Management program.

We are interested in scholar practitioners who want to share their experience and knowledge in the environmental field with non-traditional students spanning the range of environmental management from pollution prevention, auditing, technologies, ecology, communications, and land, water, and air quality management.

We want environmental managers who want to engage with continual learning and has expertise to teach the following courses –

Environmental and Natural Resources Economics (ENVM 650) –  An introduction to microeconomic principles as they relate to the efficient use of environmental resources and their impact on local, national, and global environmental policies.

Topics include an overview of microeconomic principles and economic efficiencies, market failures, externalities, property rights, pollution damage and abatement costs, benefit and cost analysis, valuation methods, environmental policy analysis, federal control policies, and international issues.

Principle of Air Quality Management (ENVM 652) –  An overview of management techniques for addressing air quality issues and managing air quality programs.

Topics include air pollution law; air pollutants and their sources; effects of air pollution on health and welfare; sampling and analysis of air pollutants; standards, regulations, and enforcement systems; and quality assurance principles.

Land Use Management (ENVM 653) –  An introduction to the powers, process, and practice of managing the patterns and land use implications of human settlement and the built environment.

Topics include where to build, where not to build, how to build, and when to build.

Discussion also covers the settlement history of the United States, as well as the constitutional and legislative mandates for government, private-sector participants, and institutions that shape land use policy.

Emphasis is on the role of local government.

Land use and environmental community planning, as well as best practices in land use management, are examined.

Required Education and Experience

• Masters degree in environmental health, sustainability, environmental engineering, ecology and earth sciences, environmental policy, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

  PhD or other terminal degree preferred.

• Professional experience in the environmental field, including air quality management.
• Certifications as QEP (Qualified Environmental Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager), CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or other environmental management-related certification are a plus.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred

Materials needed for submission

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter
• 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 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 the service of helping military students earn the skills needed to transition to civilian life.

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 and course chair on possible curricular improvements.

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 a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Adjunct faculty candidates will be required to provide official transcripts during the candidate selection process.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. 

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.

UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to helping safeguard the health of its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and guests.

Because vaccinations reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—and in alignment with the University System of Maryland (USM) vaccination mandate, all prospective UMGC faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff are required to be fully vaccinated, unless an exception is approved as a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion.

Prospective faculty and staff must provide their vaccination status and submit proof of vaccination (or a copy of their Approved Exception Letter) before the start of their employment.

Failure to provide proof of vaccination or show proof of exception may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.