As with our face-to-face programs, UMUC Asia Distance Education generally requires the following for prospective instructors:

• A terminal degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in the field in which you would be teaching
• Successful teaching experience at the college level

If accepted, prospective instructors enter into a three-part training process.

First, instructors must complete a five-week, intensive online training class, conducted by the Center of Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Adelphi, Maryland. This course is designed to familiarize faculty with issues involved in online education, as well as to introduce WebTycho, UMUC's online delivery platform.

After finishing this training, instructors must complete an eight-week shadowing program. New instructors are assigned to observe an existing class and faculty member, to observe a successful class in action and to draw on the expertise of our strongest teachers.

Finally, new instructors are assigned their first class, known as their "pilot" class. In addition to limiting the size of pilot classes, we assign an Instructional Designer to work closely with pilot faculty to ensure a successful first class.

Interested faculty should email Dr. Frank Gualtieri , the UMUC Asia Distance Education Director. In your email, please include a statement of interest along with a list of courses you feel qualified to teach.

• Application Form