Adjunct Faculty - History, Poznan

About the role

UMGC Europe is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach History courses on site in Poznan, Poland. The position is for local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor travel or other logistical support, and applicants must hold their own legal right to work in the country where they teach. Teaching takes place in 8-week accelerated sessions, with class sizes varying by course.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussion
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
• Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe
• Track student progress with data tools and proactively reach out to at-risk students
• Partner with success coaches, academic staff and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
• Take part in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training

Required profile

• Master's degree in History or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
• Legal status in Poland that can be maintained while teaching
• Written and spoken English at a level sufficient to teach, communicate with students and evaluate work
• Student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness

Preferred: experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid or face-to-face, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Courses use a standardized, pre-designed model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development
• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty and $931-$1,215 per credit hour for PhD faculty, starting at Step 1
• Health coverage, term life insurance and supplemental retirement plans (adjuncts eligible for State of Maryland benefits only)