Adjunct Faculty - Art History, Lakenheath

About the role

UMGC Europe is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Art History on site in Lakenheath, UK, within The Undergraduate School. The position is for local applicants only; UMGC does not sponsor travel or other logistical support, and applicants must hold their own legal right to work in the country where they teach. 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 or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in the field
• Legal status in the country of application that can be maintained while teaching
• Written and spoken English at a level sufficient to teach, communicate with students and evaluate work
• A student-centred approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness
• Ability to travel reliably to the assigned on-site location

Preferred: experience teaching adult learners online, hybrid 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, with new hires generally appointed at Step 1
• Health coverage for individuals and families starting the month after hire, plus term life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), Roth options); no matching funds
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development