Science: Biology and Nutrition, SHAPE, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UMGC Europe is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Biology and Nutrition courses on-site at SHAPE in Belgium. This role is intended for local applicants; UMGC does not provide logistical support, and applicants must have and maintain their own legal status in the country where they teach. Candidates must be able to travel reliably to assigned locations and perform on-site responsibilities.

Adjunct faculty teach using UMGC’s standardized, pre-designed courses and provided rubrics, open educational resources, library resources, and digital textbooks. The role centers on mentoring students, facilitating learning, providing feedback, and connecting course concepts with professional experience. Courses in UMGC Europe and UMGC Asia may be delivered face-to-face, online, hybrid, or by live streaming, depending on location and program. Most courses use accelerated eight-week sessions, and the position requires substantial engagement throughout the term to support students’ academic, social, personal, and professional growth.

Newly hired faculty receive an online orientation and ongoing professional development. Applicants should submit a resume or CV and unofficial transcripts; a cover letter is highly preferred and the posting also states that submissions should include one. Candidates with international degrees may be asked to provide a translation or degree evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Biology, Nutrition, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain personal legal status in the country where teaching is performed.
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work.
• Student-centered approach grounded in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
• Ability to travel reliably to assigned teaching locations and perform on-site duties.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online (asynchronous and/or synchronous), in hybrid settings, and/or face-to-face.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in the discipline’s professional community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least five days per week, including posting a welcome announcement and driving discussions.
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment that supports and motivates adult learners.
• Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback, and post final grades within expected timeframes.
• Use available data tools to monitor student engagement and proactively contact at-risk students.
• Collaborate with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to UMGC support resources.
• Participate in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Benefits

• Medical coverage, including vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families; adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits and are responsible for the full cost if enrolled.
• Term life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans, including 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options; the university does not provide matching funds.
• Online orientation and ongoing cost-free professional development.

What This Job Offers

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