Collegiate Faculty, Teaching & Learning – Web/Digital Design & Virtual Reality
UMGC Ventures
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Adelphi • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per year
About the role
- Teach 18 credits per academic year in area(s) of disciplinary expertise, demonstrating instructional effectiveness and engagement with diverse learners in online environments.
- Serve as a faculty lead for the peer evaluation process, establishing expectations, coaching colleagues, and synthesizing findings to improve instructional performance.
- Conduct and disseminate Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects that align with strategic academic goals and contribute to pedagogical innovation across the school.
- Collaborate with the Integrative Learning Design (ILD) team to evaluate instructional strategies and integrate learning science into course content and teaching practices.
- Perform product reviews of Corporate Learning Solutions (CLS) offerings, ensuring alignment with academic rigor and workforce relevance.
- Collaborate with the Faculty Affairs and Scheduling Team (FAST) to develop and deliver faculty development resources and workshops that support instructional improvement and the adoption of emerging teaching technologies.
- Partner with assessment faculty and curriculum teams to use learning analytics for continuous improvement in student learning and course success.
- Maintain active engagement in discipline-related professional associations, conferences, and communities of practice to ensure up-to-date pedagogical expertise.
- Contribute to a culture of teaching excellence by mentoring adjunct faculty and leading initiatives related to instructional quality and inclusive pedagogy.
Requirements
- Education: Terminal or Doctorate degree in Graphic Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Multimedia Design, Interaction Design, or Digital Media, or a relevant academic or industry-related field from an accredited institution is required.
- Disciplinary knowledge in VR, game design, UIUX, web development, and digital design.
- Experience: Minimum of 8 years of academic, professional, or teaching experience, including at least 3 years of teaching.
- Experience with the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, peer evaluation leadership, adjunct faculty support, and teaching in asynchronous online environments is preferred.
- Discipline-related work experience in non-academic environments is desired.
Benefits
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years).
- Comprehensive 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.
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
- Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Collegiate Faculty. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Scholarship of Teaching and Learningpeer evaluationlearning analyticsinstructional strategiespedagogical innovationasynchronous online teachingVRgame designUIUXweb development
Soft Skills
instructional effectivenessengagement with diverse learnerscoachingmentoringcollaborationcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilityinclusive pedagogy