German Language, Garmisch, Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

4d • Onsite

About The Position

UMGC Europe is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach German Language courses on-site in Garmisch, Germany. This role is for local applicants only. Applicants must have and maintain their own legal status in Germany; UMGC does not provide logistical support. Some teaching locations may not be accessible by public transportation, so candidates must be able to reliably travel to assigned locations and perform on-site responsibilities.

Adjunct faculty use UMGC's pre-designed, standardized curriculum to mentor students, facilitate learning, and provide feedback. Courses may be delivered face-to-face, online (asynchronous and/or synchronous), in hybrid formats, or by live-streaming, depending on location and academic program. Most courses run in accelerated eight-week sessions, and enrollment varies by course and location. The role requires a substantial commitment to students' academic, social, personal, and professional growth throughout the term.

Requirements

• A master's degree in German Language Studies or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field.
• Applicants must have and maintain their own legal status in Germany. Applicants without qualifying logistical support, such as SOFA status or applicable U.S. military affiliation, must currently reside in Germany and have done so for at least 12 consecutive months immediately before applying.
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach course content, communicate with students, and evaluate academic work in English.
• A deeply student-centered approach grounded in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.
• Ability to reliably travel to assigned work locations and perform on-site responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners in online (asynchronous and/or synchronous), hybrid, and/or face-to-face environments.
• 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 student 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 UMGC faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Benefits

• Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families, effective from the first day of the month following the hire date. Adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits and are responsible for the full cost if enrolled.
• Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans, including 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options; the university does not provide matching funds.
• Comprehensive online orientation for newly hired faculty.
• Ongoing cost-free professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time