Job Details

Course: Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 201)
Institution: University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
Location: Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota (On-Site Instruction)
Position Type: Adjunct / Part-Time
Category: Finance, Economics
Posted: December 11, 2025
Status: Open Until Filled
Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience (per credit hour)

Position Overview

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach on-site at Minot Air Force Base, ND, in support of its Finance and Economics program. This position is specifically for in-person instruction and supports UMGC’s longstanding mission of serving adult learners and the U.S. military community.

Course Description

Principles of Macroeconomics (ECON 201)
This introductory course examines the macroeconomy and applies core macroeconomic theories to real-world issues. Topics include:

• Economic growth and technological innovation

• Unemployment and inflation

• Monetary and fiscal policy

• Macroeconomic performance and stability

Required Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field from an accredited institution

• Professional experience in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline

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

• Availability to teach on-site at Minot Air Force Base, ND

Preferred Education & Experience

• Terminal degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification

Materials Required for Application

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter (highly preferred)

Candidates with international degrees may be required to submit a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved vendor if selected.

The Adjunct Faculty Role at UMGC

UMGC values scholar-practitioners—professionals actively engaged in their field who are committed to student success. As an adjunct faculty member, you will:

• Actively engage students through meaningful and frequent interaction

• Guide collaborative, problem-based, and project-based learning experiences

• Provide timely, constructive feedback using assessment rubrics

• Demonstrate current subject-matter expertise and connect concepts across courses

• Support continuous improvement by providing curricular feedback to program leadership

About UMGC

UMGC is one of 12 degree-granting institutions within the University System of Maryland and serves more than 90,000 students worldwide. Founded in 1947, UMGC specializes in educating adult learners who balance careers, families, and other responsibilities.

UMGC is also a national leader in military education, serving more than 55,000 active-duty service members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and family members annually. We are proud of our military heritage and global mission.

Faculty Training

All newly hired faculty are required to successfully complete FacDev 411, UMGC’s two-week online new faculty orientation, as a condition of hire.

Compensation Structure (Per Credit Hour)

Instructor (No Terminal Degree):

• Step 1: $806 – Step 11: $1,050

Assistant Adjunct Professor:

• No Terminal Degree: $877 – $1,127

• Terminal Degree: $1,023 – $1,288

Associate Adjunct Professor:

• No Terminal Degree: $947 – $1,205

• Terminal Degree: $1,202 – $1,483

Adjunct Professor:

• No Terminal Degree: $1,023 – $1,288

• Terminal Degree: $1,347 – $1,645

Benefits Highlights

• Health, vision, dental, and prescription coverage (adjuncts pay full cost)

• Term life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance

• Supplemental retirement plans: 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options (no employer match)

Workplace Accommodations

UMGC is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. Applicants requiring accommodations may contact:
employee-accommodations@umgc.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maryland Global Campus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, political affiliation, or veteran status.