UMUC
FACULTY RECRUITMENT

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Which positions are you currently recruiting for?

  2. Is there a separate application form to complete for adjunct/part-time teaching positions versus collegiate/full-time teaching positions?

  3. What are the qualifications to teach for UMUC?

  4. What are the benefits of teaching for UMUC?

  5. What is the standard number of courses faculty can teach?

  6. What is the average number of students per class?

  7. Who is the typical UMUC student?

  8. What degrees/certificates/courses does UMUC offer?

  9. Does UMUC sponsor Visas?

  10. What are the differences between adjunct/part-time, 9-month NOL collegiate/full-time, 12-month collegiate/full-time, and 10- and 12-month overseas teaching positions?

1. Which positions are you currently recruiting for?

Please visit our "Apply Today" page to begin searching for open faculty positions.


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2. Is there a separate application form to complete for adjunct/part-time teaching positions versus collegiate/full-time teaching positions?

To apply for positions, please select “Apply Today" from the navigation menu. Then, select Adjunct/Part-time” if you are interested in teaching as an adjunct; select “Collegiate/Full-time" if you are interested in teaching as a collegiate/full-time faculty within the U.S.; select "Overseas" if you are interested in teaching for UMUC Europe or UMUC Asia.


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3. What are the qualifications to teach for UMUC?
A master's degree is the minimum qualification to teach for UMUC.  Most positions require a terminal degree (i.e. PhD, DBA, JD, etc.) from a regionally accredited institution.  Exceptions to the terminal degree are based on professional/industry and/or teaching experience.  For specific information, please click visit the faculty recruitment apply online page, select the discipline you are interested in, and select "Qualifications".


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4. What are the benefits of teaching for UMUC?

The benefits to teaching for UMUC are numerous and include

  • A Flexible Schedule – teaching that fits into your work and personal life
  • Choices – teach online or onsite in Maryland, Northern Virginia, or Washington. D.C.
  • Training – get superior training for teaching online
  • Support – enjoy collegial sharing and mentoring
  • Satisfaction – interact with highly motivated, professional adult students


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5. What is the standard number of courses faculty can teach?
Please see UMUC's policy on Faculty Workload.


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6. What is the average number of students per class?
UMUC enjoys small class sizes, which average between 25-35 students.


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7. Who is the typical UMUC student? 
Many UMUC students have years of workplace or military experience and are truly diverse in terms of ethnicity, gender, life experience, and professional, and educational backgrounds.  They are motivated by common personal and professional goals and share challenges of limited time and the demands of job and family.


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8. What degrees/certificates/courses does UMUC offer?
UMUC proudly teaches cutting-edge curriculum designed to prepare our students for advancement in the workforce. For a complete list of current degrees/certificates/courses offered, please view our Academic Programs page.

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9. Does UMUC sponsor Visas?
UMUC does not offer Visa support for faculty. 


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10. What are the differences between adjunct, 9-month NOL collegiate/full-time, 12-month collegiate/full-time, and 10- and 12-month overseas teaching positions? 

The differences are as follows:

  • Adjunct – part-time faculty that teach a maximum of 15 credits per academic year, either online or on-site at our many locations in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
  • 12-month Collegiate – full-time faculty who teach either online or on-site and are eligible for the university’s generous benefits package.
  • 9-month Collegiate – full-time faculty who teach either online or on-site on a renewable contract and receive a subsidy toward health and retirement benefits.
  • 10- and 12-month overseas – faculty who teach credit courses on a contractual basis for members of U.S. military communities in Europe and Asia.

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