Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Department of Business Administration - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus • San Diego, CA

74d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in San Diego, CA for the Graduate Business Administration program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s): Innovation & Entrepreneurship (BMGT 620): An examination of innovation and entrepreneurship in a business environment. Focus is on applying principles of innovation and entrepreneurship to the creation, development, and management of new ventures. Discussion covers the principles of innovation, design thinking, opportunity recognition, funding, and scaling up of entrepreneurial ventures, as well as the challenges and opportunities for innovation in existing organizations. The goal is to think critically about innovation and gain practical experience in managing innovation in organizations and creating and developing new ventures.

Requirements

• Terminal degree in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 3 years of prior teaching experience in innovation management, entrepreneurship, design thinking, venture creation, or business strategy.
• Directly relevant, current and active industry professional experience in Business or closely related field.

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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level