Job Details

Institution: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Location: Remote / Online
Posted: November 17, 2025
Category: Computer Engineering / Software Engineering
Position Type: Adjunct / Part-Time

Position Overview

UMGC seeks adjunct faculty to teach remotely for the Software Engineering Capstone (670) course. This course emphasizes team-based projects, modern software engineering practices, AI-assisted tools, cloud architectures, agile teamwork, accessibility-compliant UI/UX, and professional documentation. The role is ideal for professionals with industry experience who want to mentor graduate-level students in applying knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Required Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, HCI, or related field.

• Ability to guide graduate-level software projects, including AI-enabled software development, cloud services, agile teamwork, UI/UX design, accessibility engineering, and full-stack development.

• Proficiency with modern software tools, including code repositories, databases, analytics platforms, and cloud services.

• Prior experience as technical lead, scrum master, or product manager is desirable.

• Experience teaching adult learners online is strongly preferred.

Adjunct Faculty Responsibilities

• Engage students through interactive and project-based learning.

• Guide team projects, integrating knowledge and skills from prior coursework.

• Provide constructive feedback using rubrics and acknowledge accomplishments.

• Demonstrate current subject-matter expertise in software engineering.

• Advise program chairs on curricular improvements.

• Complete two-week online faculty orientation (FacDev 411).

Program Details

• Computer Science Bachelor’s Program: UMGC Online Computer Science Degree

• Teaching is fully remote, supporting adult learners balancing careers and education.

Salary & Hiring Range

• Instructor: $806 – $1,050 per credit hour

• Adjunct Professor with Terminal Degree: $1,347 – $1,645 per credit hour

• Salary commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Health, medical, dental, vision plans (adjuncts pay full cost).

• Term life insurance and accidental death coverage.

• Supplemental retirement plans: 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), Roth options.

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

UMGC is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and accessibility. Workplace accommodations are available via employee-accommodations@umgc.edu.