Adjunct Biology Faculty, Misawa Air Base

About the role

UMGC Asia is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member in Biology to teach on-site at Misawa Air Base, Japan. The position is for local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support, so applicants must hold and maintain their own legal status in Japan. Teaching takes place in accelerated 8-week sessions, with class sizes varying by course.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussions
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and 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 and proactively reach out to at-risk students
• Partner with success coaches, academic staff and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
• Take part in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training

Required profile

• Master's degree in Biology or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
• Legal status in Japan that can be maintained while teaching
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate in English
• Ability to travel reliably to the assigned on-site location

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, starting at Step 1
• Health coverage for individuals and families, term life insurance and supplemental retirement plans (adjuncts eligible only for State of Maryland benefits)
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development