Adjunct Faculty Business Strategy Department of Business Administration UMGC Stateside Location: San Antonio, TX - HYBRID University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach, on-site and online in the Graduate Business Administration program.
Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course:
Business Strategy Capstone - BMGT 690 An examination of business strategy that synthesizes and applies key concepts gained through previous study to an actual business situation. A business simulation is used to make strategic decisions related to financial, marketing, sales, and production scenarios. Activities include developing a business plan for a foreign market entry, conducting an analysis of two foreign markets, examining the markets¿ potential, determining country and financial risks, examining potential customers, selecting suitable distributors, and making a market entry decision as part of a team.
Required Education and Experience: Terminal degree in Business Administration or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning. 3 years of prior teaching experience in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred. This position is specifically to teach online as well as on-site at San Antonio, TX. If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor. Materials needed for submission: Resume/Curriculum Vitae Cover letter highly preferred 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 in their field and 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 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 your program chair on possible curricular improvements. Faculty Training at UMGC We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.
Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled Salary Commensurate with Experience Adjunct faculty candidates will be required to provide official transcripts during the candidate selection process.
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: .
