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Adjunct Faculty - Accounting, Finance, and Economics for the Master of Business Administration
Adjunct Faculty in the UNE Online MBA Program play a vital role in delivering a rigorous, student-centered graduate education. Faculty serve not only as instructors but also as mentors, bringing current professional experience into the learning environment and helping students connect academic content to real-world business practices.
The MBA is an asynchronous program, with courses offered in an 8-week online format six times per year. Faculty are expected to maintain an active and consistent presence while upholding program standards across all sections. Ongoing guidance and support are provided by the MBA Program Director, the College of Business, and the College of Professional Studies.
About the University of New England
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings. In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Responsibilities
- Delivering graduate-level instruction in Accounting, Finance, and Economics, while maintaining the academic rigor appropriate to an accredited MBA program.
- Mentoring students by drawing on professional experience to connect course content to contemporary business practices.
- Maintaining a regular and substantive course presence, and actively engaging students in discussions that encourage critical thinking, analysis, and professional dialogue.
- Posting weekly announcements that orient students to course content and connect material to real-world practice.
- Hosting regular virtual office hours in a format accessible to working adults across various time zones.
- Responding to student inquiries and grading student work in a timely manner, consistent with program expectations.
- Adhering to all course policies, grading rubrics, and assignment structures as designed.
- Collaborating actively with the Program Director and program staff by sharing instructional insights, flagging student concerns early, and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the program.
- Participating in program communications, occasional faculty meetings, and professional development opportunities as requested.
- Upholding university academic integrity policies and escalating concerns through appropriate channels.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field required; terminal degree preferred.
- Demonstrated professional expertise in Accounting, Finance, and Economics; practitioner background strongly preferred.
- Experience teaching or facilitating learning with adult learners in online or professional settings; prior online teaching experience preferred.
- Familiarity with andragogical principles and adult learning practices.
- Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, the Brightspace/D2L Learning Management System.
- A team-oriented mindset and willingness to engage as an active partner in a growing program.
- Strong written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide constructive, coaching-oriented feedback.
- Qualified candidates will demonstrate either academic preparation or significant, current professional experience consistent with AACSB faculty qualification standards.
EEO Statement Summary
Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
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