Adjunct Faculty - Financial Decision Making (Accounting & Finance)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach Financial Decision Making courses on-site in Pearl City, Hawaii. The position is open only to local applicants, and UMGC does not sponsor logistical support. The three courses cover financial accounting for managers, financial decision making for managers, and financial management in organizations.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-designed, standardized courses, enriching them with real-world examples and professional expertise
• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, welcoming students and fostering an inclusive, culturally responsive environment
• Respond to learner 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 in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution
• Certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE
• Professional experience in Accounting or a related field
• Legal status in the country of application that can be maintained while teaching
• 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 terminal degree, from $806 to $1,645 per credit hour, with newly hired faculty generally appointed at Step 1
• Health, vision, dental and prescription coverage for individuals and families, starting the first day 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

Applications require a resume and a cover letter; international degree holders may need a translated or evaluated transcript.