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

Role Overview

Adjunct Faculty – Finance & Economics at Minot Air Force Base, ND. Responsible for teaching the Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 201) on campus.

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction, encouraging learning and enthusiasm.
• Guide students in collaborative, problem‑ and project‑based learning demonstrations.
• Provide rich, regular constructive feedback using rubrics to assess student work and recognize achievements.
• Demonstrate current subject‑matter expertise and help students connect concepts across the program.
• Provide feedback to the program chair on potential curricular improvements.

• Educational:
  Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Professional experience in Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education (highly preferred).
• Preferred:
  Terminal degree in Finance or Economics and Certified Management Accountant certification.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
• Cover Letter (highly preferred). International degree holders may need a translation or degree evaluation from an NACES‑approved vendor.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Salaries per credit hour vary by rank and degree. For example, an Instructor with a non‑terminal degree earns approximately $806 to $1,050 per credit hour.

• Health Coverage: medical, vision, dental, and prescription plans (effective the first of the month following hire).
• Insurance Options:
  Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Retirement: 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options (no matching funds).

University of Maryland Global Campus is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation, or veteran status.

UMGC is committed to creating an inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations by contacting employee accommodations at employee‑accommodations.