Adjunct Faculty, Financial Literacy

Kaplan; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an Adjunct Faculty for Financial Literacy to deliver CFP education courses. The role requires a terminal degree or Master's with relevant experience and certifications. Instructors will create engaging learning experiences and ensure students succeed in their CFP exams.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree or Master's with 5 years of financial services experience.
• Over one year of industry and higher education instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CFP education courses and create engaging educational experiences.
• Maintain open communication and provide constructive feedback.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Diligence

Education

Terminal degree with 18 graduate credits

Master's degree with 18 graduate credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Adobe

LMS platforms

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Responsibilities

• Cover program and course learning outcomes in the College for Financial Planning materials, ensuring instruction is 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 applicable to the program and pedagogy.
• Create outstanding educational experiences in College courses.
• Participate in necessary college trainings, including annual updates for continued employment.
• Respect students and set expectations for respectful academic discourse.
• Maintain open communication, respond promptly, and provide constructive feedback. Refer students with questions to appropriate departments.
• Keep informed of course schedules, class changes, technological updates, and curriculum adjustments through regular communication with the College.
• Be aware of interactions with students, avoiding conflicts of interest or situations that may appear as such.
• Complete other duties as assigned by deans, chairs, or program coordinators.

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Financial Literacy

Job Description

Instructors are responsible for delivering CFP education courses, serving as subject matter experts and student advocates, providing exceptional classroom experiences. Kaplan supplies the content; instructors deliver it compellingly. The goal is for students to pass the CFP exam on the first attempt and become better financial planners.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver program and course learning outcomes effectively.
• Employ pedagogical best practices to foster engaging learning and critical thinking.
• Remain updated on relevant trends, techniques, and technology.
• Create engaging educational experiences.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.
• Show respect and set expectations for respectful discourse.
• Maintain open communication with students and staff, providing timely feedback and referrals as needed.
• Stay informed of course logistics and curriculum updates.
• Ensure interactions with students are appropriate and free of conflicts of interest.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree with 18 graduate credits in the discipline OR a master's degree with 18 graduate credits, plus five years of financial services experience, and at least two of the following:

• Relevant certifications/licensures (e.g., CFP)
• Related publications, presentations, or intellectual works
• At least 200 teaching hours with evidence of excellence via evaluations, awards, or student letters

Area of Study

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

Additional Requirements

• Over one year of industry and higher education instruction experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google applications, Adobe, and LMS platforms
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, diligent, able to meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree with 18 graduate credits plus relevant certifications or licensures
• Industry and teaching experience

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

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA