HIRE Accounting and Business Finance, Department of Finance and Economics - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Accounting and Business Finance

Department of Finance and Economics

UMGC Stateside

Location: JB Lewis-McChord, WA

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at JB Lewis-McChord, WA, for the Finance and Economics 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.

Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 220):

An introduction to the basic theory and techniques of contemporary financial accounting. The objective is to identify the fundamental principles of accounting, identify and analyze business transactions, prepare financial statements, and communicate this information to users with different needs. Topics include the accounting cycle, transactions, and the preparation of financial statements for single-owner business organizations that operate as service companies or merchandisers.

Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 221):

Further study of contemporary accounting practices, with an emphasis on financial and managerial accounting. The goal is to identify and analyze business transactions, define the characteristics of business entities, identify the interdependency of financial statements, employ managerial accounting techniques, and communicate this information to users with different needs. Financial accounting topics include liabilities, equities, investments, and business entities. Managerial accounting topics include job order and process costing, cost-volume-profit analysis, and budgets. 

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 JB Lewis-McChord, WA.

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

Who We Are and Who We Serve

UMGC - one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM) - is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First,” and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning.

The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

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 he