Adjunct Faculty - Art History and Humanities, Sigonella

About the role

UMGC Europe is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Art History and Humanities courses on site in Sigonella, Italy. The position is for local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor travel or housing, and applicants must hold their own legal status in Italy. Teaching takes place in accelerated 8-week sessions, with class sizes varying by course.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussion
• 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 Art History, Humanities or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
• Own legal status in Italy, which you must be able to maintain
• Ability to travel reliably to the on-site location and commit substantially to each term
• Student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness

Preferred: experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid and/or face-to-face, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty and $931-$1,215 per credit hour for PhD faculty, starting at Step 1
• Health coverage for individuals and families, term life insurance and supplemental retirement plans (adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits)
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development