Biology, Mathematics, Overseas Collegiate Faculty, Germany

Overseas Collegiate Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is a globally focused university serving more than 90,000 students worldwide.

UMGC has delivered education to U.

S. military installations in Europe and Asia for more than 75 years.

This full‑time faculty position offers a twelve‑month renewable contract to teach American soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors and their families in degree programs at military installations.

Location

Kaiserslautern, Germany

As an Overseas Collegiate Faculty member you will be assigned to any location within UMGC’s Europe, Asia, or Downrange region and may be required to relocate during your appointment.

Faculty will teach a minimum of two class sections per session in on‑base education centers following UMGC’s unique 8‑week, 5‑session academic calendar.

Unless otherwise directed, faculty will live off‑base and commute by car to classes, and may be asked to travel or relocate within the region as needed.

Faculty will be expected to provide full‑privilege base access to authorized personnel, including gym, commissary, gas station, convenience store, shop (PX, BX, NEX), bank, library, travel agency, and post office.

Commitment to teaching in any modality—face‑to‑face, hybrid, online, and live streaming—is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in both Biology and Mathematics disciplines.
• Deliver courses in on‑base education centers, following the 8‑week calendar.
• Engage students through frequent interaction, motivate them to succeed, and demonstrate genuine enthusiasm.
• Guide students in active collaboration and application of learning through problem‑ and project‑based demonstrations.
• Provide rich, regular, constructive feedback using effective rubrics, and acknowledge student accomplishments.
• Demonstrate relevant and current subject‑matter expertise and help students connect concepts across their academic program.
• Participate in peer mentorship, committee service, curriculum development, and local community activities such as education fairs.
• Adhere to UMGC’s Code of Civility and demonstrate professionalism, respect, and collaboration with students, staff, fellow faculty, and the military environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree from a regionally accredited U. S. institution; doctoral degree preferred.
• Recent college‑level teaching experience; teaching approval in more than two disciplines is a plus.
• U. S. citizenship and eligibility for individual logistical support in host countries.
• Successful completion of a favorable background check under U. S.‑host country agreements.
• Self‑reliant, independent, and flexible with course and location assignments.
• Ability to travel and thrive in a dynamic, culturally diverse environment.
• Application Requirements

A completed application package should include a current résumé or CV, a cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

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