Science: Biology, Geology, Nutrition, Chemistry, Stuttgart, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

18h • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Germany in the Biology, Geology, Nutrition and/or Chemistry program. UMGC is one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM), a mission-driven institution with seven core values, with "Students First" at the top. It serves 90,000 students globally, primarily adult learners juggling careers, families, and other priorities. Approximately 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with them but also in their professional fields. They actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology, Geology, Nutrition, Chemistry or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Biology, Geology, Nutrition, Chemistry or related field.
• Local applicants only.
• Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
• Successful completion of UMGC's online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122, as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• NOTE: Adjuncts are only eligible for State of Maryland benefits. Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Hiring Range by Degree: Non-PhD: Step 1 $903 - Step 16 $1,173 per credit hour
• Hiring Range by Degree: PhD: Step 1 $931 - Step 16 $1,215 per credit hour

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level