Adjunct Faculty, Finance

Strategic Education, Inc.; United States; Remote; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Health and dental plans

Parental leave

Tax-advantaged accounts (FSA/HSA)

Job summary

Strayer University, part of Strategic Education, Inc., seeks a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to teach online undergraduate/graduate finance courses for the upcoming winter quarter starting January 4, 2026. Adjunct faculty act as coaches and mentors, fostering a life-long love of learning and maintaining strong faculty-student relationships.

Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts. Compensation for online courses ranges from 2,300 to 3,100 per online assignment per quarter, with on-campus

Qualifications

• Teach courses from a pre-designed curriculum using professional expertise.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to provide timely feedback.
• 5 years of professional management experience in a finance-related field required.
• All degrees must be conferred from an accredited institution; Doctorate in Finance or related field with specified credits.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum and use technology to enhance learning.
• Establish high standards and inform students how they will be evaluated.
• Be available to students to provide quality feedback and support academic success.

Skills

Online teaching

Finance knowledge

Communication

Student coaching

Email/Phone support

Education

Doctorate in Finance

MBA with finance credits

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Provides quality education and maintains high standards of academic excellence in teaching assigned courses in the discipline. Conducts office hours as assigned.Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can change lives? Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to join our academics team. We are currently in search of a passionate professor for an online undergraduate/graduate level finance class for the upcoming winter quarter, starting January 4, 2026 .Strayer Adjunct Faculty are not just instructors, they are also coaches and mentors. Our faculty members strive to ignite a life-long love of learning in our students and to be flexible with their diverse learning styles. We believe in a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom.NOTE: Applications must include copies of unofficial transcripts to receive full consideration.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum and utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.Enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum through the use of technology and videos.Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience.Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to ensure students receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.Adhere to University policies and procedures.Attend faculty meetings and workshops or training as required.Job Skills:Effectively communicate with all levels of the University.Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives.Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).Excellent oral and written communication skills.Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner.Work Experience:Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.5 years of professional management experience in a finance related field required.Education:All degrees must be conferred and from an accredited institution to be considered.Doctorate Degree in Finance or any Doctorate degree with 27 doctorate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance (Banking, Investments, Securities, etc.)ORDoctorate Degree in a Business-related field w/ Master’s Degree in Finance or any Master’s degree with 27 graduate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance (Banking, Investments, Securities, etc.).Certificates, licenses, and registrations:Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).Other:No travel.Must be able to lift 1 lb.Mobility within the office includes movement from floor to floor.Access information using a computer.Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.Effectively cope with stressful situations.Strong mental acuity.Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.$2,300-$2,600 is the expected starting pay per online assignment for this position per quarter and $3,000 is the expected starting pay per on campus assignment for this position per quarter. If your location is near a campus, on campus teaching may be required. Current and future assignments are based on the additional factors outlined below.SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all.Strayer University Adjunct Faculty are compensated based on the number and type of course(s) that are taught in a given quarter. Currently, compensation for courses ranges from $2,300 - $3,100.If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] .