Overseas Collegiate Faculty - Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Statistics
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is recruiting experienced faculty to teach graduate level courses at U.S. military installations in Europe and Asia. The initial posting is for the Lakenheath, United Kingdom location. Faculty will be assigned to an overseas region (Europe, Asia, or Downrange) and may be required to relocate within the region during the appointment.
Responsibilities
- Teach a minimum of two class sections per session in UMGC's 8 week, 5 session academic calendar.
- Deliver instruction in any modality: face to face, hybrid, online, or live streaming.
- Actively engage students, motivate learning, and facilitate collaboration.
- Provide rich, regular constructive feedback, utilize rubrics for assessment, and acknowledge student accomplishments.
- Demonstrate current subject matter expertise and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
- Adhere to UMGC's Code of Civility, work professionally with students, staff, faculty, and the local community.
- Participate in peer mentorship, committee service, curriculum development, and community outreach activities.
- Accept course and location assignments and be prepared to travel or relocate within the region as required.
- Meet all DoD medical/dental screening, background check, and individual logistic support (ILS) requirements.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a master's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution; doctorate preferred.
- Recent college level teaching experience.
- Teaching approvals or experience in more than one discipline preferred.
- U.S. citizenship or eligibility for individual logistic support in host countries.
- Favorable background check and authorized for DoD security clearance.
- Capability to travel, relocate, and work independently in a military overseas environment.
- Experience with online, hybrid, or distance education acceptable.
Benefits
- Travel expense reimbursement and military base privileges.
- Health insurance, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
- Retirement plans with optional ORP or Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
- Base pay, reimbursable relocation allowance, currency adjustment, and optional overload teaching pay.
- Medical/dental screening, 15 days sick leave per year, and supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), Roth).
- Tuition remission for faculty and eligible spouse/dependent children after two years of service.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
