Job Description

Adjunct Faculty

Humanities Undergraduate School UMGC Europe Location: Ali Al Salem, Camp Arifjan, Camp Buehring (Kuwait); Al Udeid (Qatar); Al Dhafra (UAE); MSAB (Jordan)

University of Maryland University College (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in multiple locations for the Humanities program.

Required Education and Experience:

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

Professional experience in Humanities or related field.

Please attach conferred 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.

Applicants must already have base access. We are not able to obtain base access or provide logistical support for our Downrange adjunct faculty.

Materials needed for submission:

Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

Cover letter highly preferred

Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date (or credential evaluations)

Two professional/academic references with email addresses and phone numbers

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 (

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

Who We Are and Who We Serve 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.

The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

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

Humanities Program at UMGC Please visit to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework.

Teaching at UMGC Europe Please visit to learn more about teaching in Europe.

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 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. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit:

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.

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to helping safeguard the health of its faculty, staff, students, contractors, and guests. Because vaccinations reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2-the virus that causes COVID-19-all prospective UMGC faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated and current with the recommended boosters. As always, operations at our military locations in Europe, Asia, and stateside will follow the guidance of the U.S. Department of Defense and local commands, and may require proof of full vaccination, unless an exception is approved as a reasonable accommodation based on disability or religion. If so, a copy of their Approved Exception Letter must be provided before the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or show proof of exception may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

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