Adjunct Faculty - Accounting (Fort Drum, NY)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach three accounting courses on site at Fort Drum, New York. The position is open only to local applicants, and UMGC does not sponsor logistical support. The courses are Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 220), Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 221) and Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 326).

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-designed, standardized courses using your own professional expertise and real-world examples.
• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, welcoming students and fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive environment.
• Respond to student inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe.
• Track student progress with data tools, reach out proactively to at-risk students and refer them to support resources with success coaches and academic staff.
• Participate in the faculty community, including the Program Hub and ongoing training.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE.
• Professional experience in Accounting or a related field.
• Own legal status in the country of application and ability to maintain it.
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate in English.
• Student-centered approach rooted in empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness.

Preferred: experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous setting, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active engagement in the discipline's professional community.

What we offer

• Pay by rank and degree, starting at Step 1 (e.g., Instructor without a terminal degree $806-$1,050 per credit hour; Associate Adjunct Professor with a terminal degree $1,202-$1,483 per credit hour).
• Health, vision, dental and prescription coverage for individuals and families, effective from the first of the month after hire; adjuncts are not eligible for subsidized state rates.
• Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Supplemental retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457(b), Roth options) without matching funds.
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development.

Applicants submit a resume and a cover letter (highly preferred); international degree holders may need a translated or evaluated transcript.