Adjunct Faculty, Public Safety Leadership & Organizational Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North America.

📋 Description

• Instruct courses on Public Safety Leadership & Organizational Management in a remote, asynchronous format.

• Maintain an active presence in the classroom for a minimum of 5 days each week.

• Initiate courses with welcome announcements and facilitate discussions.

• Enhance the standardized curriculum by integrating professional insights and real-world examples.

• Cultivate an inclusive and culturally responsive learning atmosphere.

• Address learner inquiries and provide feedback and final grades within designated timeframes.

• Monitor student engagement through available data analysis tools.

• Implement proactive outreach to students at risk.

• Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors.

• Direct struggling students to UMGC support resources.

• Engage in the faculty community, Program Hub, and ongoing training initiatives.

• Teach 8-week, 3-credit courses typically accommodating 25–35 students.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or a related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education.

• Professional experience in the fields of Public Safety and/or Criminal Justice.

• Candidates must possess and maintain their legal status in the country where they intend to teach.

• A student-centered approach characterized by empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural sensitivity.

• A terminal degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience as a public safety administrator is preferred.

• Preferred experience includes teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous setting.

• Prior experience in postsecondary teaching is preferred.

• Active participation in the professional community of the discipline is preferred.

• Submission of a Resume/Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts is required.

• International degrees may necessitate translation or degree evaluation by a NACES approved vendor.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care coverage, including medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families.

• Term Life Insurance.

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

• Supplemental retirement options such as 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth plans.

• Standardized, pre-designed courses complete with rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks provided at no cost.

• Flexible asynchronous teaching schedule.

• Comprehensive online orientation for newly hired faculty.

• No-cost professional development opportunities.