Adjunct Faculty, Finance, South Charlotte (Hybrid)

Strayer Education, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Strayer University in Charlotte, NC seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach finance at undergraduate and graduate levels in a hybrid format. You will conduct 11 in-person sessions weekly during the winter quarter starting January 4, 2027 while completing online components asynchronously.

Ideal candidates have a doctorate in Finance or related field with a finance focus and 5 years of finance experience. The role requires on-campus presence and strong student mentoring.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctorate in Finance or Doctorate in a business-related field with a Master in Finance.
• Five years of professional experience in a finance-related field required.
• Experience teaching college level and online instruction is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses from a pre-designed curriculum using professional expertise.
• Enhance curriculum with technology and videos.
• Attend on-campus sessions and be on-site for required meetings.
• Utilize online learning platforms to support online students.
• Be available to students via email, phone, and office hours.
• Adhere to university policies and participate in meetings and trainings.

Skills

Academic technology

Microsoft Office

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Course planning

Education

Doctorate in Finance

Doctorate with Master in Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Online learning platform

Job description

Provides quality education and maintains high standards of academic excellence in teaching assigned courses in the discipline. The Adjunct hybrid faculty roles teach assigned courses in person and asynchronously online. This role also maintains office hours as assigned.

Campus Address

9101 Kings Parade Boulevard, Suite 200

Charlotte, North Carolina 28273

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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 undergraduate/graduate level finance class for the upcoming winter quarter, starting January 4, 2027 in a hybrid format. The hybrid format is described as teaching the course in both the in‑person and online modalities. This role requires 11 in‑person meeting sessions for 2 hours every week held at a predetermined scheduled time (day/evening) at the South Charlotte Strayer University Campus. The balance of the course is instructed asynchronously online.

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.

• 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 using technology and videos.
• Arrive on‑campus at least half an hour prior to the start time of in‑person sessions per week during the academic quarter.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience for the online component of the course.
• 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

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) software and overall computer skills.
• 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.
• Effective time management skills.

Work Experience

• Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• 5 years of professional experience in a Finance‑related field required.

Education

• Doctorate Degree in Finance or any Doctorate degree with 27 doctorate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance (Banking, Investments, Securities, etc.) required

• 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.) required

Certificates, licenses, and registrations

• Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).

Other

• Must be able to travel weekly to required location(s).
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
• Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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]