Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Department of Business Administration - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Department of Business Administration

UMGC Stateside

Location: San Diego, CA

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site in San Diego, CA for the Graduate Business Administration program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

Innovation & Entrepreneurship ( BMGT 620):

An examination of innovation and entrepreneurship in a business environment. Focus is on applying principles of innovation and entrepreneurship to the creation, development, and management of new ventures. Discussion covers the principles of innovation, design thinking, opportunity recognition, funding, and scaling up of entrepreneurial ventures, as well as the challenges and opportunities for innovation in existing organizations. The goal is to think critically about innovation and gain practical experience in managing innovation in organizations and creating and developing new ventures.

Required Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• 3 years of prior teaching experience in innovation management, entrepreneurship, design thinking, venture creation, or business strategy.

• Directly relevant, current and active industry professional experience in Business or closely related field.

• This position is specifically to teach on-site in San Diego, CA.

Materials needed for submission

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter is highly preferred

• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit translation/ degree evaluations from NACES-approved vendors .

Who We Are and Who We Serve

UMGC—one of 12 degree-granting institutions in the University System of Maryland (USM)—is a mission-driven institution with seven core values that guide us in all we do. At the top of the list is "Students First,” and we strive to do just that for our 90,000 students at home and abroad. From its start in 1947, UMGC has demonstrated its commitment to adult learners. We recognize that adult students need flexibility and options. UMGC is proud to be a global, 24-hour, institution of higher learning. The typical UMGC student is an adult learner juggling a career, family, and other priorities. Roughly 80% work full time, half are parents, and half are minority students. They are continuing their education to better themselves, their families, and their professional opportunities. UMGC is also a leading higher education provider to the U.S. military, enrolling 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and are committed to this service.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UMGC is committed to helping students achieve success not only with us but also in their professional fields. As a result, we actively seek faculty members who are scholar-practitioners: professionals who are actively and successfully engaged in their field and who additionally wish to help the next generation of professionals grow in their knowledge and expertise through education. 

Your role as an adjunct faculty member will be to:

• Actively engage students through frequent interaction that motivates them to succeed and conveys 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.

The Master of Business Administration program at UMGC

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework:

Faculty Training at UMGC

We are committed to your professional success at UMGC. Each new faculty member is required to successfully complete our online two-week new faculty orientation, FacDev 411, as a condition of hire.

Position Available and will Remain Open until Filled

Salary Commensurate with Experience

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.