Social Work, Kaiserslautern, Undergraduate and Graduate School – Adjunct Faculty

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is hiring adjunct faculty to teach Social Work on-site at Kaiserslautern, Germany, guiding undergraduate and graduate students through hands-on field placements within the UMGC Europe community.

About the Role

This Social Work, Kaiserslautern, Undergraduate and Graduate School — Adjunct Faculty position is a practice-oriented, field-focused appointment with University of Maryland Global Campus. You will mentor learners as they apply social work theory in real-world settings, delivering experiential instruction and supervision that bridges the classroom and professional practice. The role is taught in person in Kaiserslautern, Germany, as part of UMGC Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide experiential, practice-based instruction to undergraduate and graduate Social Work students.
• Supervise and support students throughout their field placements.
• Connect academic coursework with applied, real-world social work experience.
• Foster student development through coaching, feedback, and field-based mentorship.
• Uphold UMGC's academic standards and program expectations on-site in Germany.

Qualifications

• Background and credentials in Social Work suited to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Professional experience in field-based or practice-oriented social work settings.
• Ability to supervise students and guide them through field placements.
• Availability to teach on-site in Kaiserslautern, Germany, with UMGC Europe.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and instructional skills.

About University of Maryland Global Campus

University of Maryland Global Campus is a respected public institution dedicated to expanding access to high-quality higher education for students around the world, including military-affiliated learners served through UMGC Europe. Its faculty bring academic expertise and professional experience together to support student success across diverse global locations.

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