Adjunct Faculty Opportunity - Construction Management Technology

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Department of The Built Environment

School of Business, Engineering, Applied Sciences,

Technology, and Tourism Management

Location: Universities at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD

Institution: University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)

UMES invites applications for an adjunct faculty position supporting the Construction Management Technology program at the Universities at Shady Grove.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and accidental death & dismemberment. The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Normal course load for Adjunct Faculty is one to two courses. Voluntary participation in supplemental retirement accounts (SRAs) to include TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide; participation in state sponsored MetLife life insurance and/or USM sponsored MetLife life insurance plan; long term disability insurance, and the employee assistance program.

About the Department

• The Department of the Built Environment has the following academic

programs:

• B.S. in Construction Management Technology
• B.S. in Technology and Engineering Education
• M.Ed. in Career and Technology Education (offered at the Baltimore Museum

of Industry in Baltimore, MD)

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Regional Director at the Shady Grove campus, the

adjunct faculty will teach Construction Management Technology courses in

construction practice, building systems, structures, cost estimation, or

construction safety. The courses are scheduled Monday - Friday in the

afternoon and/or evening.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Industry certifications and/or experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

The title Lecturer will ordinarily be used to designate appointments of persons who are serving in a teaching capacity for a limited time or part-time. The normal requirement is a Master's degree in the field of instruction or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of instruction. Appointments to this rank are typically one to three years and are renewable.

Additional Job Details

Key Benefits Note:

The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Normal course load for Adjunct Faculty is one to two courses.

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants must submit:

• Cover letter detailing experience with face-to-face and online course delivery
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of teaching philosophy and mentoring approach
• Contact information for three professional references, current or past supervisor (references will not be contacted without prior consent).

All applicants must apply using the new online application system.

Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-BNTC-The Built Environment

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$5, 217.27 for a three-credit course

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.