Adjunct Faculty - Psychology, Yokota Air Base

About the role

UMGC Asia is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its Psychology program in Yokota Air Base, Japan. The position is to teach on site at Yokota Air Base and is open only to local applicants who hold their own legal status in Japan; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support. Teaching takes place in accelerated 8-week sessions, in face-to-face, online, hybrid or live-streamed formats.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussion
• 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 Psychology 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