Accounting, Department of Accounting and Finance - Adjunct Faculty

** Adjunct Faculty
**** Accounting
* *** Department of Accounting and Finance
**** UMGC Stateside
***
* Location:

Schriever Air Force Base, CO
** University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in Schriever Air Force Base, CO, in the Accounting program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):
** 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 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 e-commerce and e-business.
** Required

Education and Experience
*** Master’s 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 Schriever Air Force Base, CO.
** 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
** 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…