Adjunct Faculty - Accounting (Hickam AFB, HI)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach three accounting courses on site at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The position is for local applicants only, 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), delivered 100% online and asynchronously in 8-week terms.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-built curriculum while bringing in 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 and proactively reach out to at-risk students
• Partner with success coaches, academic staff and portfolio directors to refer struggling students to support resources
• Take part 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 where you apply to teach
• Written and spoken English proficiency sufficient to teach and evaluate in English
• Student-centered mindset with empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness

Preferred: experience teaching adult learners online and asynchronously, prior postsecondary teaching experience, and active engagement in the profession.

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)
• Standardized, pre-designed courses with rubrics, OER materials, library resources and digital textbooks provided at no cost
• Asynchronous teaching on your own schedule, with weekly grading, responsiveness and engagement milestones
• Online orientation and free professional development for newly hired faculty
• Health, life and accidental death insurance, and supplemental retirement plans (no employer match)