Adjunct Faculty Sociology and Behavioral Sciences The Undergraduate School UMGC Europe Location: Aviano, Italy University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Italy in 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 degrees with conferral date If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.
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.
Salary Commensurate with Experience All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.
UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave, and healthcare.
For detailed benefits information, please visit: https://careers.umgc.edu/benefits.html.
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination.
UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and 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.
Workplace Accommodations: The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities.
UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination.
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