Financial Decision Making, Department of Accounting and Finance

Adjunct FacultyFinancial Decision MakingDepartment of Accounting and FinanceUMGC Stateside La Plata, MDUniversity of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at La Plata, MD, for the Accounting Program. Specifically, we are looking for faculty to teach the following course:Financial Decision Making (MBA 620): Conduct financial analysis to accomplish strategic goals for an organization. Analyze financial statements to estimate the financial risks faced by the organization. Make effective operational decisions related to pricing, product mix, and distribution channels by analyzing costs, revenues, and profitability. Use capital budgeting techniques to determine the suitability of candidate projects and determine long-term capital requirements needed to support an organization.Required Education and Experience:A terminal degree ( PhD, JD, DBA) in business or a related field is required from an accredited institution of higher learningCPA, CFA, or equivalent certification preferredProfessional accounting, finance and/or business experienceExperience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferredThis position is specifically to teach onsite in La Plata, MD.Materials 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 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 Accounting Program at UMGCPlease visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Faculty Training at University of Maryland Global CampusWe are committed to your professional success at University of Maryland Global Campus. 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