Adjunct Faculty - Humanities -Remote

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University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global), a private nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). UMass Global (formerly Brandman University) offers nationally recognized academic programs for the nontraditional learner fully online and through UMass Global MyPath, its self-paced online competency-based education.

School of Business and Professional Studies

School of Arts and Sciences

Adjunct Faculty -Humanities ​(Remote)

Position Overview:

UMass Global is seeking an experienced Adjunct Faculty member to assess courses in the Humanities and in College Writing/Composition. This role focuses on evaluating learning and supporting students in UMass Global’s MyPath, a competency-based education (CBE) model where students progress in a self-paced format.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate formative and summative assessments using rubrics.
• Apply discipline expertise to determine mastery of learning outcomes.
• Provide timely, detailed, and constructive feedback using a prescribed feedback model that guides students toward mastery.
• Support a diverse student body, including multi-lingual learners, by adapting assessment and intervention strategies to promote equity and accessibility.
• Collaborate with colleagues and academic leadership to ensure consistency, rigor and fairness in assessment practices.

Location Policy:

Applicants from the following states will receive first consideration:

Remote work from any of the following states – Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

*Recruiting in California and Massachusetts only if position job responsibilities warrant it.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree Humanities
• Master’s Degree English or Composition
• Familiarity with competency-based education models and assessment practices.
• Strong ability to provide individualized, actionable feedback to diverse learners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal Degree (Humanities or Composition or related discipline)

Work Environment:

A remote adjunct work environment is a flexible, virtual setting where instructors deliver course content, engage with students, and fulfill academic responsibilities from a remote location. This environment typically relies on digital communication tools, learning management systems (LMS), and virtual collaboration platforms to facilitate teaching and interaction

Compensation:

A compensation rate of $32.00 per hour.

Additional compensation details for separate hourly work are outlined in the university's compensation policy (Adjunct Compensation Policy)

Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to; geographical location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Current resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
• Cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role.
• A sample of actionable feedback for a student.

Job Requisition will remain open to new applications until November 3rd, 2025

Please Note: Internal Employees, please access the Career app on the Workday Dashboard to homepage to apply for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity - The University of Massachusetts Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race (including hairstyle/texture, protective hairstyles, braids, locks, and twists), color, religion (including religious observance, belief, practice dress and grooming practices), citizenship, pregnancy (including temporary physical or mental limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military (past, present or prospective) status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation – The University of Massachusetts Global provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the recruitment department at recruiting@umassglobal.edu.