Job Ref: 10017358 Location: Rota, Spain Category: Adjunct Faculty Type: Part time Adjunct Faculty Sociology and Behavioral Sciences The Undergraduate School UMGC Europe University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Spain in the Sociology and Behavioral Sciences programs.
Required Education and Experience Master's degree in Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Professional experience in Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, or related field.
Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
Materials Needed for Submission Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover letter highly preferred Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date 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.
Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments.
Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.
The Sociology and Behavioral Sciences Programs at UMGC Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework.
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