Strategy: Capstone, Department of Operations, Innovation, and Leadership - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus • College Park, MD

6d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in College Park, MD for the Graduate Business Administration program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s): Business Strategy Capstone (BMGT 690): An examination of business strategy that synthesizes and applies key concepts gained through previous study to an actual business situation. A business simulation is used to make strategic decisions related to financial, marketing, sales, and production scenarios. Activities include developing a business plan for a foreign market entry, conducting an analysis of two foreign markets, examining the markets potential, determining country and financial risks, examining potential customers, selecting suitable distributors, and making a market entry decision as part of a team. This position is specifically to teach on-site in College Park, MD. UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field and who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

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.
• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter is highly preferred
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/ degree evaluations from NACES-approved vendors.

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

• Health Coverage: 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. NOTE: Adjuncts are not eligible for the State of Maryland subsidized rates. Adjuncts would be responsible for the total cost if enrolled.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree