Adjunct Faculty - Biology, Geology, Nutrition, Chemistry (Spangdahlem)

About the role

UMGC Europe is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach on-site in Spangdahlem, Germany, in Biology, Geology, Nutrition or Chemistry courses for The Undergraduate School. 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, in face-to-face, online, hybrid or live-streamed formats.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introduce yourself and enrich the pre-built curriculum with 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 Biology, Geology, Nutrition, Chemistry 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 approach, empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness.
• Ability to travel reliably to the assigned work location and perform on-site duties.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid and/or face-to-face.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty and $931-$1,215 per credit hour for PhD faculty; new hires are usually appointed at Step 1.
• Health coverage for individuals and families starting the month after hire, plus term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), Roth options) without matching funds.
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development.
• Courses use standardized, pre-designed materials, so faculty focus on mentoring and feedback.