Biology, Kadena, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)

Okinawa, Japan
Base: $903 - $1,215 per credit hour; bonus/equity:...
On-site
Teach on-site in okinawa
Master's degree in biology
Professional experience in biology
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Biology courses on-site in Kadena, Okinawa. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, along with professional experience and a preference for teaching experience in higher education

Job Summary

  • UMGC seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Okinawa for the Biology program.
  • The role involves actively engaging students, guiding them in problem- and project-based learning, and providing rich and regular constructive feedback.
  • UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success and actively seeks faculty members who are scholar-practitioners.

Matching Summary

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The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Biology courses on-site in Kadena, Okinawa. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Biology or a related field, along with professional experience and a preference for teaching experience in higher education.

Salary

Base: $903 - $1,215 per credit hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State of Maryland benefits (full cost to adjunct)

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • teach on-site in Okinawa
  • Master's degree in Biology
  • professional experience in Biology
  • teach adult learners
  • engage students through interaction
  • provide constructive feedback
  • demonstrate subject-matter expertise

Nice-to-have

  • connect concepts across academic program
  • provide feedback on curricular improvements
  • actively engage students

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Biology or related field
  • Professional experience in Biology or related field
  • Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred
  • Local applicants only
  • Maintain own legal status in the country

Work Rights

Must maintain own legal status in Japan

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