"Strategy: Capstone, Department of Business Administration - Adjunct Faculty"

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in College Park, MD for the Graduate Business Administration program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

Business Strategy Capstone (BMGT 690): An examination of business strategy that synthesizes and applies key concepts gained through previous study to an actual business situation. A business simulation is used to make strategic decisions related to financial, marketing, sales, and production scenarios. Activities include developing a business plan for a foreign market entry, conducting an analysis of two foreign markets, examining the markets' potential, determining country and financial risks, examining potential customers, selecting suitable distributors, and making a market entry decision as part of a team.

Required Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in Business Administration, International Business, Strategy, Marketing, Finance, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• 3 years of prior teaching experience in international business, global strategy, market entry strategies, financial analysis, and cross-cultural management.
• This position is specifically to teach on-site in College Park, MD.

Materials needed for submission:

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter is highly preferred
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/degree evaluations from NACES-approved vendors.

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 and 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 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. All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

Benefits Package Highlights: 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.

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.

For workplace accommodations, contact employee-accommodations@umgc.edu.