History, Stuttgart, The Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus; Böblingen; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global institution of higher education seeks an experienced Adjunct Faculty member for History in Böblingen, Germany. As part of this role, you will engage adult learners, guide collaborative learning, and provide constructive feedback. Candidates should hold a Master's degree in History or a related field and have experience teaching adult learners. The position remains open until filled, and salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree required from an accredited institution.
• Preferred experience in teaching adult learners in higher education.
• Local applicants only; not eligible for logistical support.

Aufgaben

• Engage students through frequent interaction to motivate success.
• Guide students in collaboration and apply learning through projects.
• Provide constructive feedback and acknowledge student accomplishments.

Kenntnisse

Professional experience in History

Experience teaching adult learners

Ausbildung

Master's degree in History or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Adjunct Faculty – History

The Undergraduate School, UMGC Europe — Stuttgart, Germany. University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Germany for the History program.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in History or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Professional experience in History 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 degrees with conferral date

• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

UMGC Context

UMGC—one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)—is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First,” and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.

Role and Responsibilities

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.

Training and Availability

Faculty Training at UMGC– We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 412, 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