Adjunct Faculty - Humanities, Spangdahlem

About the role

UMGC Europe is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach humanities courses on site in Spangdahlem, 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 discussion
• 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 engagement 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 Humanities 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 (e.g. SOFA status or U.S. military affiliation) must have lived in Germany for at least 12 consecutive months before applying
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach, communicate with students and evaluate work
• Student-centered mindset rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness

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

• Courses use a standardized, pre-designed model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development
• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty and $931-$1,215 per credit hour for PhD faculty, starting at Step 1
• Health coverage, term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), Roth); adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits