Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, Hohenfels, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Germany for the Sociology and Behavioral Sciences programs. UMGC is a mission-driven institution committed to serving adult learners, including military personnel and their families. The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning. The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC is focused on helping students achieve success not only with UMGC, but also in their professional fields. As a result, UMGC actively seeks 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 Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
- Professional experience in Sociology, Behavioral Sciences or related field.
- Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
- Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcripts for all conferred graduate degrees with conferral date (or credential evaluations)
- If your degrees were earned from an institution(s) outside the US: UMGC requires a 3rd party credit evaluation from a NACES approved vendor (http://www.naces.org/)
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
- Local applicants only.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
