History, Mildenhall, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach History courses on-site in Mildenhall, United Kingdom. This position is for local applicants only; 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 work locations and perform on-site responsibilities.

Adjunct faculty use UMGC’s pre-designed, standardized curriculum and provided course materials to mentor and support students, facilitate learning, provide feedback, and connect course content with professional experience. Courses may be delivered face-to-face, online (asynchronous and/or synchronous), hybrid, or by live-streaming, depending on location and program. Most courses run in accelerated eight-week sessions. The role requires substantial engagement throughout the term, supporting students’ academic success and their social, personal, and professional growth.

UMGC provides newly hired faculty with online orientation and ongoing professional development. The university serves nontraditional learners worldwide, including a large military-affiliated population.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in History or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field.
• Must have and be able to maintain legal status in the country where applying to teach.
• 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.
• Must be able to reliably travel to assigned work locations and perform on-site responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching adult learners online (asynchronous and/or synchronous), in hybrid environments, 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 facilitating 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, provide 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 university support resources.
• Participate in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Benefits

• Health care coverage, including medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families; coverage is effective from the first day of the month following hire. Adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits and are not eligible for subsidized rates, so they are responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Term Life Insurance and 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 for newly hired faculty and ongoing cost-free professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time