Project Management, Department of Accounting and Finance - Adjunct Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

Project Management

Department of Accounting and Finance

UMGC Stateside

Location: Quantico, VA

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Quantico, VA, in the Operations program. Specifically, we are seeking faculty for the following course(s):

Foundations of Project Management (PMAN 634):

An overview of the theory and practice of managing projects in any organization or industry using traditional, agile, and hybrid methodologies. All three skill sets of the Project Management Institute Talent Triangle are addressed: Technical Project Management, Leadership, and Strategic and Business Management and provide a foundational project management knowledge and skill base that is highly relevant to workplace project challenges.

Project Schedule, Cost, and Resource Management (PMAN 635):

An in-depth coverage of the logical and conceptual progression of a project from scope to schedule and budget, developed in the context of traditional project management, and then adapted to the agile and hybrid approaches. Aspects of resource management that relate to schedule and cost are also addressed. Emphasis is on cultivating practical and workplace-relevant skills, tools, and techniques essential for effectively estimating, modeling, and managing schedule and budget, and for addressing the associated uncertainties, imperatives, and challenges encountered in real-life projects.

Project Uncertainty, Risk, Ambiguity, and Complexity (PMAN 637):

An in-depth exploration of project uncertainty and its manifestations in project risks/opportunities, ambiguity, and complexity. Includes comprehensive coverage of risk/opportunity in both the traditional and agile contexts - identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, responses, and monitoring.

Project Stakeholder Communications Management (PMAN 638):

A study of essential soft skills for managing and leading projects to create value and align with organizational goals. The focus is on driving innovation, fostering motivated teams, engaging stakeholders, resolving conflicts, and managing remote and virtual teams. Topics include emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Applications include traditional, agile, and hybrid project environments with globally dispersed teams.

Project Management Quality (PMAN 639):

An applied study of the quality management policies, processes, and procedures required to ensure that projects satisfy customers and stakeholders. Emphasis is on process improvement and quality planning, assurance, and control to effectively manage customer satisfaction, promote prevention over inspection, and facilitate continuous improvement.

Required Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Project Management, Operations, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.

• Professional experience in Project Management or related field.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or extensive project management experience

• Experience teaching adult learners online and in higher education is strongly preferred. 

• This position is designated to teach on-site at Quantico, VA.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Terminal degree in Management, Operations, or a related field of learning.

Materials needed for submission:

• Resume/ Curriculum Vitae

• Cover letter highly preferred

• If selected, candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a translation/degree evaluation from a NACES approved vendor.

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 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 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. 

The Operations Program at UMGC:

Please visit the following link to learn more about this program, including its description, outcomes, and coursework: Online Project Management Graduate Certificate | UMGC

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.