Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence, Stuttgart

About the role

UMGC Europe is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Artificial Intelligence on site in Stuttgart, Germany. The position is for local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support, and applicants must hold their own legal status in Germany. Teaching takes place in accelerated 8-week sessions, with a substantial commitment to students' academic, social, personal and professional growth.

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 progress 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 Artificial Intelligence or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
• Own legal status in Germany; those without qualifying logistical support must have lived in Germany for at least 12 consecutive months before applying
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate in English
• Student-centered mindset with empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness

Preferred qualifications

• Terminal degree in AI or a related field
• Industry certifications such as ML, AI or Data Science from Microsoft, IBM or AWS
• Experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid or face-to-face
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience

What we offer

• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty and $931-$1,215 for PhD faculty, starting at Step 1
• Health coverage for individuals and families, term life insurance and supplemental retirement plans (adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits)
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development