Adjunct Faculty - History (Zagan, Poland)

About the role

UMGC Europe is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its History course in Zagan, Poland. The position is on-site only, so local applicants are invited; UMGC does not sponsor travel or housing. Applicants must hold their own legal status in Poland and be able to travel reliably to the work location. The role focuses on mentoring adult learners and delivering a pre-designed, unified course.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introduce yourself and drive 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 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; active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Courses delivered in 8-week sessions, with OER materials, rubrics and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Online orientation and free professional development for new faculty
• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour (non-PhD) or $931-$1,215 per credit hour (PhD); newly hired adjuncts are usually appointed at Step 1
• Health, life and accidental death insurance, and supplemental retirement plans (no employer match)