Principles of Accounting, Department of Accounting and Finance - Adjunct Faculty

University of Maryland Global Campus•Fort Lee, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is seeking adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Ft Lee, VA, for its Accounting program. The institution is mission-driven, with a "Students First" core value, serving approximately 90,000 adult learners globally, including a significant population of U.S. military personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families. UMGC emphasizes flexibility and options for its students, many of whom balance careers, families, and other priorities. The specific courses for which faculty are sought include Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 220), Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 221), and Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 326). As scholar-practitioners, adjunct faculty are expected to actively engage students, guide collaborative learning, provide constructive feedback, demonstrate current subject-matter expertise, and contribute to curricular improvements. New faculty are required to complete a two-week online orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
Professional experience in Accounting or related field
Certifications such as the CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE
This position is specifically to teach on-site at Ft Lee, VA

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred
Cover letter highly preferred

Responsibilities

Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a 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
Successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire

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
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
Salary Commensurate with Experience
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Instructor: No Terminal Degree: Step 1 $806 - Step 11 $1,050 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Assistant Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $877 - Step 11 $1,127 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Assistant Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Associate Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $947 - Step 11 $1,205 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Associate Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,202 - Step 11 $1,483 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour
Hiring Range by Rank and Degree: Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,347 - Step 11 $1,645 per credit hour