Usually there is a two-week break between terms. Because of the nature of overseas assignments, faculty members are required to move from one area to another within the assigned division every term or every other term. Under the terms of UMUC's agreement with the military, only U.S. citizens are eligible for annual appointments . All prospective staff members must receive a government acceptability clearance before their contracts are valid. UMUC also requires a medical examination.
All overseas appointments carry the title of lecturer.
Lecturers are usually selected between February and June for an assignment of one academic year beginning in August. Faculty members who succeed in our program and want to continue may renew their contracts, one year at a time, to a maximum of four years. Return to top Salaries Because the majority of courses offered are freshman and sophomore level, overseas salaries are generally comparable to those of faculty members who primarily teach lower-division undergraduate courses at other institutions. Within that frame of reference, salaries reflect academic degrees, teaching experience, and teaching versatility. Limited summer teaching is available for contracted faculty.