Adjunct Faculty - MBA, Rota

About the role

UMGC Europe is looking for an Adjunct Faculty member to teach its Master of Business Administration programme on site in Rota, Spain. The position is open only to local applicants who hold their own legal status in Spain; UMGC does not sponsor travel or housing. The MBA offers concentrations such as cybersecurity management, data analytics, finance, marketing, project management and general management.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and enriching the pre-built curriculum with 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

• A master's degree in Business Administration or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Relevant academic and/or professional experience in Business Administration or a related field.
• Own legal status in Spain and ability to maintain it while teaching there.
• Written and spoken English at a level sufficient to teach, communicate with students and evaluate work.
• Student-centred approach, empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness.
• 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

• Courses follow a standardized model with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost.
• Newly hired faculty receive online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development.
• Pay of $903-$1,173 per credit hour for non-PhD faculty, $931-$1,215 for PhD faculty, starting at Step 1.
• Health, vision, dental and prescription coverage for individuals and families, term life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and supplemental retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), Roth); adjuncts are eligible only for State of Maryland benefits.