Social Work, Lakenheath, Undergraduate and Graduate School - Adjunct Faculty
About The Position
Adjunct Faculty Social Work The Undergraduate & Graduate School UMGC Europe Locations: Lakenheath, Mildenhall, United Kingdom University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in the United Kingdom for the Social Work program. This position is a field-focused, practice-based role supporting students in their field placements. Responsibilities include experiential instruction, supervision support, and applied mentorship tied to CSWE field education outcomes, rather than traditional classroom-based course instruction. The social work program is a CSWE accredited program offered by Salisbury University and administered by UMGC Europe. Faculty are approved by Salisbury University and hired by UMGC Europe. Faculty teach in both face-to-face and in an online environment using Canvas Learning Management System.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning as well as hold an active LCSW.
- At least two years post-master’s degree professional experience in the Social Work field.
- Local applicants only.
- Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date
- Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122, as a condition of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
- Cover letter highly preferred
- If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.
Responsibilities
- Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their 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, utilizing 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.
- Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
