Principles of Accounting Department of Accounting Finance and Operations - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Principles of Accounting

Department of Accounting Finance and Operations

UMGC Stateside

Location: Eglin Air Force Base FL

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach onsite in Eglin AFB FL in the Accounting program. Specifically we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

Course Schedule:

• Teach at least one day a week; 11AM 12PM and 1PM start times may also be available.

• No weekend teaching.

• This is a Monday Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday inperson teaching opportunity for the eightweek class.

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 singleowner 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 costvolumeprofit analysis and budgets.

Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 326: The objective is to evaluate how AIS tools are used to record process and analyze financial data; determine how best to integrate AIS tools and processes in a given organization; review and recommend controls to secure AIS applications and processes; and evaluate how technology can be used in AIS applications. Topics include transactional processing concepts and core AIS transactional cycles; basic control frameworks used to secure AIS applications and processes; strategies for implementing or upgrading AIS applications; information technology and accounting standards; and ecommerce and ebusiness.

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

• Certification such as the CPA CIA CISA or CFE

• This position is specifically to teach on site at Eglin AFB FL.

Materials needed for submission

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter highly preferred

• If 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 Serve

UMGCone of 12 degreegranting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)is a missiondriven 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 90000 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 24hour 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 55000 activeduty 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 scholarpractitioners: 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 projectbased 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 subjectmatter 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: Business & Management UMGC

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online twoweek 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 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 based on disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services programs or activities of the University or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGCs Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at.

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.

For additional information please see: SS Adjunct Faculty2020.pdf (umgc)

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