Adjunct Instructors - Business and Economics

Frederick, Maryland•Frederick, MD

About The Position

Hood College invites qualified candidates to serve as adjunct faculty in the Department of Economics and Business Administration (EBA), within the Delaplaine School of Business and Communication. Instructors may teach in accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, general management, human resource management, international business, marketing and selling, or sports management. The posting addresses immediate instructional needs and builds a pool of qualified candidates for future teaching opportunities. Adjunct faculty typically teach one or two courses per semester, depending on departmental needs and instructor availability. Courses may be undergraduate or MBA-level and are assigned according to the instructor’s academic qualifications, professional expertise, and departmental instructional needs. Current priority areas include finance and investments, investment analysis, and sales and marketing. The department welcomes accomplished professionals interested in bringing industry experience into the classroom, as well as advanced doctoral candidates seeking to expand their college-level teaching experience. The adjunct instructor teaches assigned courses and prepares syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and other course materials in line with departmental and College expectations. The role provides high-quality instruction connecting academic concepts with current professional practices, supports engaging and inclusive student-centered learning, evaluates student performance and provides timely, constructive feedback, communicates appropriately with students and departmental colleagues, follows academic policies, and completes other instructional duties related to assigned courses. Candidates should value diversity, equity, and inclusion; have strong organizational and communication skills; and be able to collaborate with campus partners in support of Hood College’s student-centered liberal arts mission. Appropriate academic and/or professional qualifications in the teaching discipline are required. Preferred qualifications include a relevant doctorate, or a relevant master’s degree or MBA combined with significant professional experience. Relevant accounting and finance credentials are highly valued. College-level teaching experience is preferred, and prior teaching at Hood College is an asset. The department will also consider applicants with substantial industry expertise who can translate it effectively into undergraduate or graduate instruction. The work involves interaction with students, employees, and the public in an environment with usually moderate noise. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use fingers and hands, reach, talk, and hear; sitting is also required. Occasional standing and lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds may be required. Salary is $1,075 per credit for undergraduate courses and $1,215 per credit for graduate courses. These temporary positions are not benefits-eligible, except for participation in Hood’s Group Supplemental Retirement Annuity plan and paid Maryland sick leave.

Requirements

Possess appropriate academic and/or professional qualifications in the discipline to be taught.
Value diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Have strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with campus partners.
Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, email, and the Internet, and able to learn new applications quickly.
Be proficient with statistical and financial concepts and able to apply them to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports.
Be able to solve practical problems, interpret varied instructions, work independently and collaboratively, develop and execute project plans, and apply logic to theoretical work.
All academic degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution of higher education.

Nice To Haves

A doctoral degree in business, economics, or an appropriate business-related discipline.
A master’s degree or MBA in an appropriate discipline combined with significant relevant professional experience.
Relevant professional credentials in accounting or finance, such as CPA, CMA, or CFA.
College- or university-level teaching experience.
Prior teaching experience at Hood College.
Substantial professional or industry expertise and the ability to translate it effectively into undergraduate or graduate instruction.
Experience or expertise in current priority areas: finance and investments, investment analysis, or sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate and/or MBA courses in the Department of Economics and Business Administration.
Prepare course syllabi, instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and other course materials consistent with departmental and College expectations.
Provide high-quality instruction integrating relevant academic concepts with contemporary professional practices.
Facilitate engaging, inclusive, and student-centered learning.
Evaluate and assess student performance and provide timely, constructive feedback.
Maintain appropriate communication with students and departmental colleagues.
Comply with College and departmental academic policies and procedures.
Perform other instructional responsibilities related to assigned courses.