"Business Finance, Department of Accounting, Finance, and Operations - Adjunct Faculty"

Adjunct Faculty

Business Finance

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Shady Grove, MD in the Finance program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

Business Finance (FINC 330):

An overview of the theory, principles, and practices of financial management in a business environment. Topics include financial analysis and financial risk, characteristics and valuations of securities, capital investment analysis and decision making, the capital structure of the firm, financial leverage, and international finance. The aim is to examine financial information, identify issues and solve business problems, and make sound business decisions. Emphasis is on the application of financial theory and methods for solving the problems of financial policy that managers face.

Finance for General Managers (FINC 331):

An applied study of financial concepts and tools for managerial decision-making. The objective is to interpret finance and accounting documents and apply that information to sound business decision making. Topics include financial statement analysis, forecasting, cost behavior, time value of money, capital budgeting, financial ratios, and risk/return assessment. Emphasis is on practical applications to evaluate performance and investment opportunities and support effective business communication.

Required Education and Experience

• Master's degree in Business, Finance or Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Professional experience in Finance or related field
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred
• This position is specifically to teach on-site at Shady Grove, MD.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Terminal degree in Business, Finance or Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Industry Designations/Certifications including the CFP, CFA, CMA and/or CAIA
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

Materials Needed for Submission

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter highly preferred

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

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

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

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

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

Learn more about the Finance and Economics Program at UMGC