Remote Adjunct Faculty - Accounting & CyberAccounting

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach remotely in the Accounting and CyberAccounting department of the Department of Operations, Innovation, and Leadership. The position is for stateside applicants only, and UMGC does not sponsor logistical support. It covers five courses: Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 618), CyberAccounting: Management and Compliance (ACCT 620), Cyber Forensics in Accounting (ACCT 645), Information Technology Auditing (ACCT 660) and CyberAccounting: Risk Management (ACCT 670). Courses run in 8-week, 100% online, asynchronous sessions of 3 credits, typically with 25-35 students.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-built curriculum while bringing in real-world expertise and examples
• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, welcoming students and driving discussion
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
• 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

• Terminal degree (PhD, JD, DBA) in Business, Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution
• At least one cybersecurity certification from a professional organization, such as the ISACA-issued CISA
• Professional experience in cybersecurity, auditing, compliance management, accounting, finance and/or business
• 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 approach with empathy, flexibility, professional integrity and cultural responsiveness

Preferred qualifications

• CPA, CIA, CFE or equivalent certification
• Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous setting
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience
• Active engagement in the discipline's professional community

What we offer

• Pay of $806-$1,645 per credit hour depending on rank and terminal degree, starting at Step 1
• Health, vision, dental and prescription coverage for individuals and families, effective from the first of the month after hire
• Term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Supplemental retirement plans (401(k), 403(b), 457(b), Roth options); no matching funds
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development