Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:
Resumes are currently being accepted for adjunct positions in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, and Marketing in the Department of Business, Management and Accounting. We are looking for experienced professionals who would like the opportunity to share their knowledge and skills. These part-time positions report directly to the Department Chair and will involve teaching one to three undergraduate courses per semester in the candidate's area of expertise, as well as engaging in departmental activities.

Salary: $3,189.00 – $3,417.53 per course, unless the low-enrollment compensation policy applies.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and accidental death & dismemberment. The medical benefits are subject to subsidy restrictions based upon number of courses taught. Voluntary participation in supplemental retirement accounts (SRAs) to include TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide; participation in state sponsored MetLife life insurance and/or USM sponsored MetLife life insurance plan; long term disability insurance, and the employee assistance program.

Responsibilities:
• Teaching one to three undergraduate courses per semester in the
candidate's area of expertise.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Engage in departmental activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• A master's or doctoral degree in Accounting, Business Administration,
Finance, Marketing, or a closely related field. Note: Individuals with degrees
earned outside of the United States may be subject to degree verification.
Verification of degree is the responsibility of the candidate.

Physical Demands:
• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at
desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and
internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Preferences:
• Professional certifications, such as a CPA for Accounting applicants.
• Experience teaching at the college level.

Minimum Qualifications

The title Lecturer will ordinarily be used to designate appointments of persons who are serving in a teaching capacity for a limited time or part-time. The normal requirement is a Master's degree in the field of instruction or a related field, or equivalent professional experience in the field of instruction. Appointments to this rank are typically one to three years and are renewable.

Additional Job Details

Department

UMES-BNTC-Business, Management & Accounting

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Non-Regular (Fixed Term)

Salary Range

$3,189.00 – $3,417.53 per course, unless the low-enrollment compensation policy applies.

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.