Financial Decision Making Department of Accounting and Finance - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Accounting

Department of Accounting and Finance

UMGC Stateside

Location: Pearl City HI

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

Accounting for Managers (ACCT 605:

A fundamental study of financial accounting and how it is used in managerial decisionmaking. Discussion covers financial statements cost behavior budgeting performance measurement and control systems. The objective is to use costvolumeprofit analysis to make pricing and product mix decisions and to create and analyze budgets which are essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. Topics include the process of developing a budget and ways to evaluate performance against budgeted expectations. Emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about accounting information and its use in managerial decisionmaking. Activities provide practical experience in financial statement analysis cost behavior analysis budgeting and performance measurement.

Financial Decision Making for Managers (MGMT 640:

An exploration of contemporary managerial practices related to financial decision making in business government and notforprofit organizations. Emphasis is on fundamental concepts of financial accounting and economics including opportunity cost the time value of money and financial analysis. The objective is to apply financial and nonfinancial information to a wide range of management decisions from product pricing and budgeting to project analysis and performance measurement. Topics include decisionmaking tools such as breakeven analysis activitybased costing procedures and discounted cash flow techniques. Activities require extensive use of Microsoft Excel.

Financial Management in Organizations (FIN 610:

An investigation of financial management theory and applications in organizations. Discounted cash flow and rateofreturn analyses are used to evaluate projects and financial instruments. Discussion covers the role of the cost of capital and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) in capital investment analysis and selection. Capital budgeting stock and bond valuation breakeven analysis and capital market efficiency are introduced.

Required Education and Experience

• Terminal 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 Pearl City HI.

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