Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, Grafenwoehr, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, Grafenwoehr, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

Company: University of Maryland Global Campus

Job Location: Adelphi, 20783

Category: Sociology

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Germany for the Sociology and Behavioral Sciences programs.

Required Education and Experience:

• 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.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Local applicants only. Adjunct faculty positions are not eligible for UMGC sponsored logistical support. Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.

Materials needed for submission:

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred graduate degrees with conferral date (or credential evaluations)
• Part of the selection process includes providing official transcripts.

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/)

If an unofficial copy of the evaluation is submitted to UMGC, then the official transcript(s) would still be required.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we 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. Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• 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

Sociology and Behavioral Sciences Programs at UMGC

Please visit this link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework:

https://europe.umgc.edu/online-degrees/course-information/listing.socy

https://europe.umgc.edu/online-degrees/course-information/listing.behs

Teaching at UMGC Europe

Please visit this link to learn more about teaching in Europe:

https://europe.umgc.edu/about/careers-at-umgc-europe.html

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122, as a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open Until Filled

Salary Commensurate with Experience

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

Benefits Package Highlights:

• 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.

For additional information please see:

UMGC Benefits Overview for Overseas Adjunct Faculty

Hiring Range by Degree:

Non-PhD: Step 1 $903 - Step 16 $1,173 per credit hour

PhD: Step 1 $931 - Step 16 $1,215 per credit hour