Adjunct Faculty - Accounting (Tripler Army Medical Center)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member to teach on-site at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii. The position covers three accounting courses: Principles of Accounting I (ACCT 220), Principles of Accounting II (ACCT 221) and Accounting Information Systems (ACCT 326). It is open only to local applicants; UMGC does not sponsor logistical support.

Key responsibilities

• Teach the pre-designed, standardized accounting courses, 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 approach with 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)
• 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

Applicants submit a resume and a cover letter (highly preferred) and unofficial transcripts; international degree holders may need a degree evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor.