Adjunct Faculty, Finance

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt University is seeking adjunct instructors to teach Finance courses for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Applicants should hold a Master’s Degree in Finance and have 1–2 years of university-level teaching experience. The role involves teaching at the Chicago campus and contributing to course development.

Salary is $4,500 per three-credit course; those with a terminal degree may receive an additional $100 per credit hour. Start dates align with Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance required.
• 1–2 years of university-level teaching experience.
• Available to teach F2F on Chicago campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach finance courses for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
• Contribute to course development and student assessment.
• Collaborate with Finance & Accounting department on curriculum and student engagement.

Skills

University teaching experience

Finance industry experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Finance

Job description

Reflecting the ideals of its founders in 1945, Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars and learners committed to academic, creative and service excellence, who value differences in personal experiences and perspectives; ask difficult questions; and promote mutual understanding, inclusion, social consciousness and action toward social justice. Recognizing that difference broadens perspectives, Roosevelt University seeks and serves a diverse, promising student body from metropolitan Chicago and around the world.

We invite you to contribute your talents to our community Roosevelt University’s Finance Program seeks multiple adjunct instructors to teach various courses for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters with expertise in all areas of Finance.

Applications will be reviewed with an expected start date for the Fall 2026 semester (August 31, 2026 -December 19, 2026) or Spring 2027 semester.

The salary range for a three credit course is $4,500. Adjunct faculty members who hold a terminal degree in a program or field in which they are teaching may receive an additional $100 per credit hour.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [e-mail].

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Master’s Degree in Finance
• 1-2 years of prior experience teaching at the university level

Years of Experience Required

Years of Experience Required 1-2

Required Education

Required Education Masters Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

Please see Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required section.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Experience in the Finance field

Equipment Operated

Basic office/ classroom equipment (desktop computer, laptop, overhead projector, office copier).

Working Conditions

Available to teach F2F classes on Chicago campus. Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds)

Departmental Contact Information

Meng Li, Ph.D, CPA

Professor of Finance & Accounting
Department Chair, Accounting and Finance

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have an earned Master's Degree in Finance?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have at least 2 years of previous college-level teaching experience?
  • Yes
  • No