Adjunct Faculty, Finance

Strayer University, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Strayer University, LLC is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach an online undergraduate/graduate finance class for the upcoming winter quarter, starting January 4, 2026. Adjuncts act as coaches and mentors, building strong faculty-student relationships and supporting diverse learning styles.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality instruction, leveraging technology, and providing timely feedback. Teaching experience and professional finance background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience at college level or online preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach online undergraduate/graduate finance courses from a predefined curriculum.
• Enhance curriculum with technology and video content.
• Utilize online platform to support student learning.
• Be available to students via email/phone/text and office hours.
• Explain evaluation criteria and maintain policy compliance.
• Attend faculty meetings/trainings as required.

Skills

Communication

Academic technology

Course objectives

Excel

PowerPoint

Oral and written communication

Professional demeanor

Education

Doctorate in Finance

Doctorate in Business with Finance Masters

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.

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.)
• OR Doctorate 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.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $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.
• 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.

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.