Italian Language, Vicenza, Undergraduate School- Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Italian Language

The Undergraduate School

UMGC Europe

Location: Vicenza, Italy

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Italy for the Italian Language program.

Required Education and Experience :

• Master's degree in Italian Language Studies or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Italian Language Studies or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred .
• Local applicants only. Adjunct faculty positions are not eligible for UMGC sponsored logistical support.
• Applicants must have and be able to maintain their own legal status in the country in which they apply to teach .

Materials needed for submission

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter highly preferred
• Unofficial transcripts for all conferred degrees with conferral date
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved v endor.

Who We Are and Who We Serve

UMGC -one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)-is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First," and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners.

We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.

The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active‑duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UM GC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us, but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar‑practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• 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.

The Italian Language Courses at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about the course descriptions:

Please visit the following link to learn more about teaching in Europe:

Faculty Training at UM GC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC . Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online new faculty orientation, FacDev 122 , as a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

Salary

Salary Commensurate with Experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

The 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.

Workplace Accommodations

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodatio