Adjunct Faculty - MyPath Programs – Business Administration and Organizational Leadership (Remote)

University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, created to help working adults change their lives through flexible, high-quality education built for real life. Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Programs for 13 consecutive years (2013–2025), the university has a long track record of online innovation.

This position is open to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved states from which the role may be performed remotely: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

About The Role

UMass Global is seeking several experienced Adjunct Faculty members to assess courses in our Bachelors and Masters programs in Business Administration and Organizational Leadership, including certificates and undergraduate core curriculum. 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. We are seeking qualified professionals with an understanding of competency-based education and self-paced formats for a range of courses.

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.
• Engage effectively with students through various channels (discussions, announcements, 1:1 support, and occasional synchronous sessions).
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience in Competency-Based Education
• Master's in Adult or Workforce Education or
• Master's in Humanities/English/Communication or
• Master's or certification in Healthcare Quality and Safety or
• PhD or DBA in Accounting and CPA or CMA or
• Master's or certification in Digital Marketing or
• Master's or certification in Strategic Management
• Familiarity with competency-based education models, online education, and assessment practices.
• Strong ability to provide individualized, actionable feedback to diverse learners.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in associated field (preferred).
• Relevant certifications in associated field (preferred).

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.

Pay

Hourly: $32.00 per hour. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographical location, knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Remote options and flexible schedules
• Retirement: 403(b) plan with a Roth option
• Education: Tuition discounts