Accounting, Department of Accounting and Finance - Adjunct Faculty

Job Ref 10025006

Location: Fort Drum, NY Category: Adjunct Faculty Type: Part-time

Adjunct Faculty - Accounting Department of Accounting and Finance

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Fort Drum, NY, in the Accounting program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following courses:

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.

Accounting for Managers (ACCT 301) A survey of accounting principles relevant to making business decisions based on financial information. The aim is to apply critical-thinking skills and ethical principles to accounting issues. Topics include internal controls, financial reporting, financial statements analysis, managerial accounting, and budgeting elements.

Required Education and Experience:

• Masters degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Professional experience in Accounting or related field
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Certification such as the CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFEM
• Materials needed for submission: • Resume • Curriculum Vitae • Cover letter (highly preferred) • Degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor (if international degree)

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 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 UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: https://business.umgc.edu/accounting/

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. The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation, or veteran status in employment, educational programs, and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University or be subjected to discrimination.

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 401k, 403b, 457b, and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.

For additional information, please see SS Adjunct Faculty_2020.pdf umgc.edu

Hiring Range by Rank and Degree

• Instructor: No Terminal Degree, Step 1: $806 - Step 11: $1050 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree, Step 1: $877 - Step 11: $1127 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor (Terminal Degree): Step 1: $1023 - Step 11: $1288 per credit hour
• Associate Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree, Step 1: $947 - Step 11: $1205 per credit hour
• Associate Adjunct Professor (Terminal Degree): Step 1: $1202 - Step 11: $1483 per credit hour
• Adjunct Professor: No Terminal Degree, Step 1: $1023 - Step 11: $1288 per credit hour
• Adjunct Professor (Terminal Degree): Step 1: $1347 - Step 11: $1645 per credit hour

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