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. The role focuses on mentoring adult learners and delivering a pre-designed, unified course model.

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 the country where you apply to teach, which you can maintain
• 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

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 delivered in 8-week sessions, with 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)