Adjunct Faculty - Economics and Finance

Aurora University; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking passionate adjunct faculty for its Economics and Finance programs. This role offers the opportunity to teach a variety of courses, including Corporate Finance and Principles of Economics, in a dynamic and inclusive environment. With a commitment to professional development and community engagement, this position is ideal for individuals who value education as a means of social justice. Join a collaborative team dedicated to empowering students and making a positive impact in the field of higher education.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; terminal degree preferred.
• Industry and college-level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in economics and finance at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage with a diverse student body and foster an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Industry Experience

Master's Degree

Availability for Daytime and Evening Classes

Education

Master's Degree in a Related Field

Terminal Degree (Preferred)

Job description

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Aurora University (AU) is committed to the transformative power of learning by creating a student-centered environment and an equity of experience and opportunity, to ensure that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome and included. Our culture of collaboration, generosity, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

AU is grounded in the transformative opportunity it provides to a diverse student body. As a private university with a public mission and a commitment to making a difference in peoples’ lives, AU has a long history of resilience and of providing access to an education that values innovation, focuses on continuous improvement, and has a positive impact on the communities we serve. We are proud of our service to and economic impact on the state of Illinois, where over 80% of our students stay to live and work, where 90% of our students come from, and where we foster strong community partnerships to develop the workforce in areas such as nursing, education, business, technology, and social work.

We are looking for passionate and purposeful individuals who represent the full diversity of Aurora and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, identity, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at AU, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

At AU we believe that continuous learning is a fundamental part of working life, and our goal is for all colleagues on our campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support our community by providing all employees with opportunities to engage in professional development activities, as well as a range of tuition and employee benefits that can be found here .

Position Purpose

Aurora University seeks talented adjunct faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. Adjunct faculty are qualified part-time instructors offered teaching opportunities based on course demand and staffing.

Essential Job Functions

Aurora University is searching for qualified instructors as part of its adjunct faculty pool to teach in Economics and Finance (undergraduate Economics, Finance, Business Administration, and MBA).

Teaching Responsibilities

We are seeking adjunct faculty to teach courses in economics and finance across the curriculum, from undergraduate to graduate, including the following courses:

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Financial Research and Insights
• Investments and Portfolio Management
• Personal Finance
• Principles of Economics (microeconomics, macroeconomics)
• Principles of Finance
  
  

Essential Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

While a terminal degree is preferred, a master's degree in a related field is required. Industry experience and college-level teaching experience are preferred. Daytime and evening campus-based availability is preferred.

Skills

The anticipated pay rate for this position is $1,000 per credit hour. This compensation is subject to change at the sole discretion of the university, based on institutional needs.

The pay range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted amount the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The final pay rate will not be below the lowest pay rate listed herein.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission.

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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