Finance and Economics, Department of Finance and Economics - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty – Finance & Economics (Fort Drum, NY)

Location: Fort Drum, NY (on‑site)

Teach Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON
201) and Principles of Microeconomics (ECON
203) on‑site for the Finance and Economics program at the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

• 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 the program chair on possible curricular improvements.

• Master's degree in Finance or Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Professional experience in Economics/Finance or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education strongly preferred.
• Terminal degree and Certified Management Accountant certification considered preferred.

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter (highly preferred)
• International degree holders may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

• Instructor, no terminal degree:
  Step1 $ 806 – Step
  11 $ 1,050 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor, no terminal degree:
  Step1 $ 877 – Step
  11 $ 1,127 per credit hour
• Assistant Adjunct Professor, terminal degree:
  Step1 $ 1,023 – Step
  11 $ 1,288 per credit hour
• Associate Adjunct Professor, no terminal degree:
  Step1 $ 947 – Step
  11 $ 1,205 per credit hour
• Associate Adjunct Professor, terminal degree:
  Step1 $ 1,202 – Step
  11 $ 1,483 per credit hour
• Adjunct Professor, no terminal degree:
  Step1 $ 1,023 – Step
  11 $ 1,288 per credit hour
• Adjunct Professor, terminal degree:
  Step1 $ 1,347 – Step
  11 $ 1,645 per credit hour

• Health coverage (medical, vision, dental, prescription) for individuals and families, effective from the first of the month following hire date.
• Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement plans: 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options (no matching funds).

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: 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 UMGC’s Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee‑accommodations.