Art History, Spangdahlem, Undergraduate School- Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 1,243,972 - 1,673,784; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Insurance Options

Supplemental Retirement Plans

Job summary

The University of Maryland Global Campus is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member for the Art History program at their location in Spangdahlem, Germany. The role involves teaching on-site and requires a Master's degree in Art History or related field, along with professional experience.

Responsibilities include actively engaging students, providing guidance in collaborative learning, and offering constructive feedback on student assessments. The position also encompasses contributing to curriculum development and maintaining legal status in Germany.

Benefits include access to health care and insurance options, with a hiring range of $903 to $1,215 per credit hour, depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in Art History or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience in teaching adult learners and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain legal status in Germany for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Engage students through frequent interaction and motivation.
• Guide collaborative and application-based learning.
• Provide constructive feedback and utilize rubrics effectively.

Skills

Teaching adult learners

Engagement and feedback skills

Subject-matter expertise in Art History

Education

Master's degree in Art History or related field

Job description

Adjunct Faculty

Art History

UMGC Europe

The Undergraduate School

Location: Spangdahlem, Germany

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on‑site in Germany in the Art History program.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Art History or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Art History or related field.
• Attach unofficial transcripts and/or credential evaluations for all graduate degrees.
• 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).
• Official transcripts may be required as part of the selection process. If degrees were earned from an institution(s) outside the U.S., UMGC requires a third‑party credit evaluation from a NACES‑approved vendor (https://www.naces.org/).

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

As an adjunct faculty member, you will:

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys genuine 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 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.

Benefits Package Highlights

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families, effective from the first of the month following hire date. Adjuncts are only eligible for State of Maryland benefits and 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.
• 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.

UMGC is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

UMGC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants can contact Employee Accommodations via email at [e-mail].