Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Department of Business Administration - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty Innovation & Entrepreneurship Department of Business Administration UMGC Stateside

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on‑site in Hickam Air Force Base, HI, for the Graduate Business Administration program. We are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

An examination of innovation and entrepreneurship in a business environment. Focus is on applying principles of innovation and entrepreneurship to the creation, development, and management of new ventures. Discussion covers the principles of innovation, design thinking, opportunity recognition, funding, and scaling up of entrepreneurial ventures, as well as the challenges and opportunities for innovation in existing organizations. The goal is to think critically about innovation and gain practical experience in managing innovation in organizations and creating and developing new ventures.

• Terminal degree in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Directly relevant, current and active industry professional experience in Business or closely related field.
• This position is specifically to teach on‑site in Hickam Air Force Base, HI.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover letter (highly preferred)
• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation or degree evaluations from NACES‑approved vendors.

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 and who wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education.

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction to motivate them to succeed and convey genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning.
• Guide students in active collaboration and 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.

Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two‑week new faculty orientation, Fac Dev 411, as a condition of hire.

Salary commensurate with experience.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.