Bridge Program, Misawa Air Base, Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

Bridge Program for Academic English UMGC Asia The Undergraduate School Location: Misawa Air Base, Japan This position is specifically to teach on-site at Misawa Air Base. Local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this role. Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach. Some teaching locations may not be accessible by public transportation. Candidates must be able to reliably travel to assigned work locations and perform on-site responsibilities as required.   Bridge Program faculty develop and deliver quality instruction to English Language Learners (ELL) in academic English Focusing on the development of their speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. Please visit the following link to learn more about UMGC's Bridge Program: https://asia.umgc.edu/bridge-program   At UMGC, we don’t just teach; we empower. Founded in 1947, UMGC is an open-access, minority-serving institution serving over 90,000 nontraditional learners worldwide, including a proud, large military-affiliated population. Our students are mature, highly dedicated, and balancing careers, families, and service. As an Adjunct Faculty member, you are the essential partner helping them bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world career success.   Why Teach with UMGC?   Focus on Students, Not Course Design: All courses follow a standardized, pre-designed, unified course model. Standardized rubrics, OER materials, library resources, and digital textbooks are fully provided at no cost to you. You get to focus 100% of your energy on mentoring, facilitating, and providing high-quality feedback—no unpaid course-building required. Ongoing Growth: We invest in you. All newly hired faculty receive comprehensive online orientation, alongside ongoing, cost-free professional development opportunities.    The Rhythm of Your Week (Key Responsibilities)   Adjunct faculty bring our pre-built curriculum to life through real-world expertise and active mentorship.    Classroom Engagement & Presence   Be Visible: Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself with a welcome announcement and driving discussions.  Bridge Theory & Practice: Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples.  Build Belonging: Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment where adult learners feel supported and motivated.    Responsiveness & Feedback   Stay consistently engaged with learners throughout the course by responding to inquiries, returning feedback, and posting final grades within the expected timeframe.    Proactive Support & Collaboration   Monitor Progress: Use available data tools to track student engagement and conduct proactive outreach to at-risk students.  Team Up: Partner with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to UMGC…