Social Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Overseas Collegiate Faculty, United Kingdom
Posted 8 days 20 hours ago by University of Maryland Global Campus
UMGC is a globally focused university serving more than 90,000 students worldwide. It has been delivering education to the U.S. military installations in Europe/Asia for more than 75 years. UMGC seeks experienced faculty to travel and teach America's soldiers, marines, airmen and sailors, and their family members, in degree programs at military installations. This is an ideal opportunity for professionals at any stage of their career, and is a full-time faculty position with twelve-month renewable contracts.
We are seeking faculty in the following subject area(s). Preference will be given to candidates with academic and professional experience in more than one discipline.
Subject Areas- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Sociology
- Criminal Justice
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Overseas Collegiate Faculty are Collegiate Faculty who teach at Overseas locations as assigned by UMGC. At the request of the University, Overseas Collegiate Faculty members are subject to geographical assignment at all locations within their assigned region of UMGC Europe, UMGC Asia, or UMGC Downrange, and are required to relocate to new geographical areas within the faculty member's assigned region throughout the appointment period.
Faculty selected for these one-year positions will teach a minimum of two class sections a session in on-base education centers in UMGC's unique 8-week, 5-session academic calendar. With few exceptions, faculty will live off base and commute by car to classes. Faculty may be asked to travel or relocate within their region as needed. Full privilege, base access cards will allow utilization of on base gyms, commissaries, gas stations, convenience stores, shopping facilities (PX, BX or NEX), banks, libraries, travel/tour agencies, and post offices. Faculty members are required to be flexible/committed to teaching in any classroom modality (face to face, hybrid, online, and live streaming).
Responsibilities- Teach at least two class sections per session in UMGC's 8 week, 5 session academic calendar.
- Live off base and commute by car to classes, with potential travel or relocation within the region.
- Utilize full privilege, base access cards to access facilities such as gyms, commissaries, gas stations, convenience stores, PX/BX/NEX, banks, libraries, travel agencies, and post offices.
- Teach in any classroom modality: face to face, hybrid, online, and live streaming.
- Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and convey genuine energy and enthusiasm for learning.
- Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem and project based learning demonstrations.
- Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, using rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work and acknowledging student accomplishments.
- Demonstrate relevant and current subject matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
- Be generally self reliant and independent; accept course and location assignments (preferences given consideration).
- Minimum of a master's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution; doctorate preferred.
- Recent college level teaching experience.
- Preference for candidates with teaching approvals and experience in more than one discipline.
- Must be eligible for individual logistical support (ILS) in host countries and, when required, be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have a favorable background check under the terms of agreements between the United States and host countries.
- Must be able to pass a Department of Defense medical/dental screening, background check, and meet ILS requirements.
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- Time Off: 15 days of sick time off per year.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans for individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following hire date.
- Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long Term Disability Insurance.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Retirement Plans: Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Supplemental Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options; no matching funds.
- Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Collegiate Faculty; spouses and dependent children eligible after two years of service.
- Moving Allowances: May be available based on terms, conditions, and agreements of the position.
Overseas Collegiate Instructor - $64,534
Overseas Collegiate Assistant Professor - $68,804
Overseas Collegiate Associate Professor - $77,000
Overseas Collegiate Professor - $86,700
Additional CompensationEmployees receive the applicable currency adjustment (CAX) subject to monthly DoD COLA Index for the work location, which is subject to change and fluctuation based on market indices.
Workplace AccommodationsUMGC is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at .
Equal Opportunity StatementThe 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.