"Building Sustainable Futures, Department of Business Management - Adjunct Faculty"

Building Sustainable Futures, Department of Business Management - Adjunct Faculty

Company: University of Maryland Global Campus

Job Location: Adelphi, 20783

Category: Other Business Faculty

Type: Adjunct/Part-Time

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach remotely for the Business program. Specifically, the following course(s):

Building Sustainable Futures (BMGT 240):

An exploration of how businesses achieve long-term sustainability by integrating responsible practices into core operations. The goal is to examine the environmental and societal impacts of business activities and conduct sustainability audits, develop circular economy strategies, and improve operational efficiency. Emphasis is on balancing profitability with ethical decision-making, stakeholder expectations, and climate resilience. Case studies and applied projects are used to create actionable strategies to align business practices with sustainability goals and generate value for organizations and society.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Business or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Sustainability, Business Strategy, or related fields
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred.
• This position is specifically to teach remotely.

Materials Needed for Submission:

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover Letter highly preferred.
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/degree evaluation from a NACES member.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

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 who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• 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.

The Business and Management Program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Business & Management | UMGC

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

Salary Commensurate with Experience

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

Hiring Range by Rank and Degree:

Instructor: No Terminal Degree: Step 1 $806 - Step 11 $1,050 per credit hour

Assistant Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $877 - Step 11 $1,127 per credit hour

Assistant Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour

Associate Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $947 - Step 11 $1,205 per credit hour

Associate Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,202 - Step 11 $1,483 per credit hour

Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,023 - Step 11 $1,288 per credit hour

Adjunct Professor: Terminal Degree Step 1 $1,347 - Step 11 $1,645 per credit hour