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 a face-to-face setting at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and keeping the class active
• Enrich the 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 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 rooted in 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 a professional community.

What we offer

• Courses follow a standardized model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development for newly hired faculty
• 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, vision, dental and prescription coverage for individuals and families, plus term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), Roth); adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits