Sociology and Behavioral Sciences, Vilseck, Undergraduate School - Adjunct Faculty

• Monitor Progress: Use available data tools to track student engagement and conduct proactive outreach to at-risk students.
• Team Up: Partner with success coaches, academic staff, and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to UMGC support resources.
• Stay Connected: Participate in UMGC's vibrant faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Course Structure & Time Commitment

• Course Delivery: UMGC in Europe and UMGC in Asia offer courses in a variety of instructional formats, including face-to-face instruction, online (asynchronous and/or synchronous), hybrid, and live-streaming, depending on the location and academic program.
• Term Length: Most courses are delivered in accelerated 8-week sessions.
• Class Size: Enrollment varies by course and location.
• Teaching Commitment: The adjunct faculty role requires a substantial commitment throughout the term focusing not only on academic success but also the social, personal, and professional growth of students.

Your profile

Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach. Some teaching locations may not be accessible by public transportation. Candidates must be able to reliably travel to assigned work locations and perform on-site responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: A master's degree in Sociology, Behavioral Sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience: Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field.
• Legal Status: Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
• The Mindset: A deeply student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching adult learners online asynchronous and/or synchronous), hybrid, and/or face-to-face learning environments.
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience.
• Active engagement in your discipline's professional community.

We offer

Job Ref: 10026470 Location: Vilseck-Germany Category: Adjunct Faculty Type: Part time

Adjunct Faculty

Sociology and Behavioral Sciences

The Undergraduate School

UMGC Europe

Location: Vilseck, Germany

This position is specifically to teach on-site in Vilseck. Local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support for this role.

• You get to focus 100% of your energy on mentoring, facilitating, and providing high-quality feedback—no unpaid course-building required.
• Ongoing Growth: We invest in you. All newly hired faculty receive comprehensive online orientation, alongside ongoing, cost-free professional development opportunities.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at .

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date. NOTE: Adjuncts are only eligible for State of Maryland benefits. Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans : include 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

For additional information please see:

UMGC Benefits Overview for Overseas Adjunct Faculty

Hiring Range by Degree:

Non-PhD: Step 1 $903 - Step 16 $1,173 per credit hour

PhD: Step 1 $931 - Step 16 $1,215 per credit hour

Contact

Please visit the following link to learn more about the Sociology and Behavioral Sciences courses offered:

Sociology - https://europe.umgc.edu/online-degrees/course-information/listing.socy

Behavioral Sciences - https://europe.umgc.edu/online-degrees/course-information/listing.behs

Materials needed for submission:

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Unofficial Transcripts
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume .

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Veröffentlicht am 15. Okt. 2026

Quelle: Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis), Tabelle; dl-de/by-2-0; eigene Berechnung