Strategy: Capstone, Department of Business Administration - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking adjunct faculty to teach on-site in San Diego, CA for the Graduate Business Administration program. Specifically, the role involves teaching the Business Strategy Capstone (BMGT 690) course. This course examines business strategy, synthesizing and applying key concepts from previous studies to actual business situations. It utilizes a business simulation for strategic decisions related to financial, marketing, sales, and production scenarios. Activities include developing a business plan for foreign market entry, conducting foreign market analysis, assessing market potential, determining country and financial risks, examining potential customers, selecting suitable distributors, and making market entry decisions as part of a team. UMGC, one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM), is a mission-driven institution guided by seven core values, with "Students First" being paramount. It serves approximately 90,000 students globally, demonstrating a commitment to adult learners since 1947 by offering flexibility and options. UMGC is a global, 24-hour institution, with typical students being adult learners balancing careers, families, and other priorities; roughly 80% work full-time, half are parents, and half are minority students, all pursuing education for personal and professional advancement. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider for the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually, reflecting its proud military heritage and commitment. UMGC is dedicated to student success both academically and professionally, actively seeking scholar-practitioners—professionals engaged in their fields who wish to educate the next generation.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Business Administration, International Business, Strategy, Marketing, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 3 years of prior teaching experience in international business, global strategy, market entry strategies, financial analysis, and cross-cultural management.
• Directly relevant, current and active industry professional experience in Business or closely related field.
• This position is specifically to teach on-site in San Diego, CA.
• Successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Cover letter is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys 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.

Benefits

• Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees