Adjunct Faculty - Biology and Nutrition

About the role

UMGC Europe is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Biology and Nutrition courses on site in Zagan, 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 Poland. 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 discussions
• 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 Biology, Nutrition 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
• A student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness
• Ability to travel reliably to the on-site location and perform on-site duties

Preferred qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid and/or face-to-face
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience
• Active engagement in the discipline's professional community

What we offer

• Courses follow a standardized model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Online orientation and free professional development for newly hired faculty
• 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, life and accidental death insurance, and supplemental retirement plans (no employer match)