Accounting For Managers, Department of Accounting and Finance - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty Accounting For Managers Department of Accounting and Finance UMGC Stateside University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at La Plata, MD for the Accounting program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s): Accounting for Managers (ACCT 605) A fundamental study of financial accounting and how it is used in managerial decision-making. Discussion covers financial statements, cost behavior, budgeting, performance measurement, and control systems. The objective is to use cost-volume-profit analysis to make pricing and product mix decisions and to create and analyze budgets, which are essential tools for planning and controlling business activities. Topics include the process of developing a budget and ways to evaluate performance against budgeted expectations. Emphasis is on developing the ability to think critically about accounting information and its use in managerial decision-making. Activities provide practical experience in financial statement analysis, cost behavior analysis, budgeting, and performance measurement. Required Education and Experience Terminal degree in Accounting or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning Professional experience in Accounting or related field Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred Certification such as the CPA, CIA, CISA, or CFE This position is specifically to teach on site at La Plata, MD. Responsibilities Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed, and conveys a genuine energy and enthusiasm for their learning. Guide students in active collaboration and the application of their learning in problem‑ and project‑based learning demonstrations. Provide rich and regular constructive feedback, utilizing rubrics effectively for the assessment of student work, and acknowledging student accomplishments. Demonstrate relevant and current subject‑matter expertise, and help students connect concepts across their academic program. Provide feedback to your program chair on possible curricular improvements. Position Availability Position available and will remain open until filled. Salary Salary commensurate with experience. All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Maryland Global Campus