Adjunct Faculty - Finance and Economics (Fort Drum, NY)

About the role

UMGC is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Operations, Innovation, and Leadership to teach Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 201) and Principles of Microeconomics (ECON 203) on site at Fort Drum, New York. The position is open only to local applicants; UMGC does not sponsor travel or other logistical support. Courses follow a standardized, pre-designed model, so faculty focus on mentoring and feedback.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an active classroom presence at least 5 days per week, introducing yourself and driving discussion
• Enrich the pre-built curriculum with your own professional expertise and real-world examples
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive environment for adult learners
• Respond to learner inquiries, return feedback and post final grades within the expected timeframe
• Track student engagement 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 Finance, Economics or a related field from an accredited institution
• Professional experience in Finance, Economics or a related field
• Own legal status in the country of application, maintainable 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 qualifications

• Terminal degree in Finance or Economics or a related field
• Certified Management Accountant certification
• Experience teaching adult learners in an online, asynchronous environment
• Prior postsecondary teaching experience
• Active engagement in the discipline's professional community

What we offer

• Pay by rank and degree, starting at Step 1 (for example, Associate Adjunct Professor with a terminal degree: $1,202-$1,483 per credit hour)
• Health coverage for individuals and families, term life insurance and supplemental retirement plans (no employer match)
• Online orientation and ongoing, cost-free professional development