Artificial Intelligence, Aviano, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty – Artificial Intelligence – UMGC Europe

Location: Aviano, Italy

About the Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach in Italy for the Artificial Intelligence Program.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Data Analytics.
• Local applicants only. Adjunct faculty positions are not eligible for UMGC sponsored logistical support. Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Terminal Degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science and Analytics or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Industry Certifications in ML, AI, Data Science from Microsoft, IBM, AWS.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject‑matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Training Requirement

Each new faculty member is required to complete the online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122, as a condition of hire.

Compensation

Salary commensurate with experience. Non‑PhD: Step 1 $903 – Step 16 $1,173 per credit hour. PhD: Step 1 $931 – Step 16 $1,215 per credit hour.

Benefits Package Highlights

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. Adjuncts are only eligible for State of Maryland benefits and would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

Application Materials

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter (highly preferred)
• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred graduate degrees with conferral date (or credential evaluations)
• Official transcripts will be requested during the selection process.
• If degrees earned outside the US: UMGC requires a 3rd party credit evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations

UMGC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. Applicants can request accommodation via email at