Adjunct Faculty - Writing and Speech, Sasebo Naval Base

About the role

UMGC Asia is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Writing and Speech courses on-site at Sasebo Naval 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. Candidates must be able to travel reliably to the assigned work location, as some sites are not accessible by public transport.

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 engagement 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 Writing, Speech, Communication Studies 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, 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 the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Courses follow a standardized model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development
• 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, 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