Adjunct Faculty, Financial Analysis and Investment Management

Kaplan; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an Adjunct Faculty member for Financial Analysis and Investment Management. The role involves delivering CFP education, utilizing best practices to engage students, and ensuring academic rigor. Candidates should have a terminal degree or master's with relevant experience, along with strong communication skills and adaptability in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of financial services industry experience.
• 200 hours of teaching contact hours with demonstrated teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all aspects of CFP education courses.
• Create engaging educational experiences.
• Maintain open communication with students.

Skills

Communication

Teaching Excellence

Adaptability

Education

Terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours

Master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Adobe

Learning management systems

Job description

Adjunct Faculty, Financial Analysis and Investment Management

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Job Responsibilities

• Cover program and course learning outcomes in the College for Financial Planning materials, ensuring instruction is delivered at the appropriate level.
• Use best pedagogical practices to create engaging educational experiences, encouraging critical thinking, academic rigor, and intellectual curiosity.
• Stay current with trends, techniques, and technological advances relevant to the program and pedagogy.
• Create outstanding and engaging educational experiences in College courses.
• Participate in College trainings, including annual updates necessary for continued employment.
• Respect students and set clear expectations for respectful academic discourse.
• Maintain open communication with students, respond promptly, and provide constructive feedback. Refer students with questions to appropriate departments.
• Keep informed of course schedules, class changes, technological updates, and curriculum developments through regular communication with the College.
• Be mindful of interactions with students, avoiding conflicts of interest and situations that may appear inappropriate.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by deans, chairs, or program coordinators.

Job Description

Instructors are responsible for delivering all aspects of CFP education courses, serving as subject matter experts and student advocates. Kaplan provides comprehensive educational content, which instructors deliver compellingly to help students pass the CFP exam and become better financial planners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline OR a master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline AND at least five years of financial services industry experience.
• At least 2 of the following: certifications/licensures related to the discipline (e.g., CFP), publications or presentations related to the discipline, or at least 200 hours of teaching contact hours with demonstrated teaching excellence.

Area of Study

• Financial planning process
• Investments and wealth management
• Insurance and risk management
• Income tax planning
• Retirement and employee benefit planning
• Estate and legacy planning
• Behavioral finance
• Financial analysis
• Portfolio management
• Security analysis
• Economic and quantitative analysis
• Analysis of alternative investments/classes

Additional Requirements

• Industry and higher education instruction experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, Adobe, and learning management systems
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, high energy, ability to meet deadlines, high reasoning ability, and adaptability to a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline plus related certifications or industry and teaching experience.

Salary: approximately $3K per course, dependent on education and experience.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA.

Additional Details

Kaplan values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of background. We also comply with background check regulations and are a drug-free workplace.