Finance and Economics, Department of Finance and Accounting

Adjunct FacultyFinance and EconomicsDepartment of Accounting and FinanceUMGC StatesideUniversity of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in California, MD in the Business Administration program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):Business and Economics of Sustainability (ECON 330): An introduction to natural resource and environmental economics. Students will apply basic economic literacy to environmental issues important to business and develop appropriate responses to help enterprises, government agencies, or advocacy organizations gain strategic advantage in the business environments in which they operate. Topics include benefit-cost analysis, valuation, market failure, pollution control, sustainable development, market-based environmental policy, and the economics of renewable and non-renewable resource management. Business issues related to the environment such as recycling, the circular economy, environmental offsets, corporate social responsibility, and green certification are explored.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. Required Education and Experience Master's degree in Finance or Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learningProfessional experience in Economics / Finance or related fieldExperience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferredThis position is specifically to teach on-site in California, MD.Preferred Education and ExperienceTerminal degree in Finance or Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learningCertified Management Accountant certificationMaterials Needed for SubmissionResume / Curriculum VitaeCover Letter highly preferredIf selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.Who We Are and Who We ServeUMGC - 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 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 UMGCUMGC 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 learningGuide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem- and project-based learning demonstrationsProvide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishmentsDemonstrate relevant and current subject-matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic programProvide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvementsThe Finance and Economics Program at UMGCPlease visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Faculty Training at UMGCWe 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 FilledSalary Commensurate with ExperienceAll submissions should include a cover letter and resume. The