Adjunct Faculty, Bridge Program for Academic English (Misawa Air Base)

About the role

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its Bridge Program for Academic English at the Undergraduate School, located on-site at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The role teaches English Language Learners (ELL) academic English, focusing on speaking, reading, listening and writing. It is open only to local applicants who hold their own legal status in Japan; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-built curriculum in face-to-face, online, hybrid or live-streamed formats, mostly in 8-week accelerated sessions
• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, welcoming students and enriching lessons with real-world examples
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
• Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe
• Track student progress with data tools, reach out proactively to at-risk students and refer them to support resources with success coaches and academic staff
• Take part in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training

Required profile

• Master's degree in TESOL, ESL or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
• Own legal status in Japan and ability to maintain it while teaching
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach, communicate with students and evaluate work
• Student-centered approach with empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness
• Preferred: experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid or face-to-face, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active engagement in the discipline's professional community

What we offer

• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty and $931-$1,215 per credit hour for PhD faculty, with new hires usually appointed at Step 1
• Standardized, pre-designed courses with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development
• Health coverage, term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), Roth); adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits