Adjunct Faculty - Writing and English, Kunsan Air Base

About the role

UMGC Asia is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Writing and English courses on-site at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. The position is for local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support, so applicants must hold and maintain their own legal status in the country where they teach. Teaching takes place in accelerated 8-week sessions, with class sizes varying by course.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussions.
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners.
• Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe.
• Track student engagement with data tools and proactively reach out to at-risk students.
• Partner with success coaches, academic staff and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources.
• Take part in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Writing, English or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field.
• Legal status in the country of application that can be maintained while teaching.
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach, communicate with students and evaluate work.
• A student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness.
• Ability to travel reliably to assigned work locations, as some are not accessible by public transport.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid and/or face-to-face.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty and $931-$1,215 per credit hour for PhD faculty; new hires are generally appointed at Step 1.
• Health coverage for individuals and families starting the month after hire, plus term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), Roth options) without matching funds.
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development.
• Courses use a standardized model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost.