Artificial Intelligence, Rota, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Artificial Intelligence

UMGC Europe

Location: Rota, Spain

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach in Spain for the Artificial Intelligence Program.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• 3‑5 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Data Analytics.

• Local applicants only.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Terminal Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Industry Certifications in ML, AI, Data Science from Microsoft, IBM, AWS.

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.

Materials Needed for Submission

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter highly preferred

• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred graduate degrees with conferral date (or credential evaluations)

• Part of the selection process includes providing official transcripts.

• If your degrees were earned from an institution(s) outside the US: UMGC requires a 3rd party credit evaluation from a NACES approved vendor

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar‑practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

Your Roles and Responsibilities

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.

• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem‑ and project‑based learning demonstrations.

• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.

• Demonstrate relevant and current subject‑matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.

• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Artificial Intelligence Courses at UMGC

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122, as a condition of hire.

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

This role is paid hourly per credit hour, steps 1‑16 based on degree level, as described below.

Benefits Package Highlights

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE: Adjuncts are only eligible for State of Maryland benefits. Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

Hiring Range by Degree

Non‑PhD: Step 1 $903 – Step 16 $1,173 per credit hour

PhD: Step 1 $931 – Step 16 $1,215 per credit hour

Equal Opportunity Employer

UMGC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.