Adjunct Instructor Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP) Program

The American College; King of Prussia (PA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The American College invites applications for an Adjunct Instructor in the Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP) program. The role involves teaching MSFP courses onsite at King of Prussia, PA and online using synchronous or asynchronous modalities.

The instructor will support student success and foster an engaging classroom community throughout the term. Qualified candidates hold a terminal degree in financial planning (or related field) and at least five years of full-time practitioner

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in financial planning or related discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time financial planning practitioner experience.
• CFP certification is required; AFC/CFA/CPA/EA and College designations are preferred.
• Must be able to teach MSFP courses listed in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Teach MSFP courses onsite at King of Prussia, PA and online using synchronous/asynchronous modalities.
• Support student success through timely faculty-student engagements.
• Foster a welcoming classroom community to support student persistence.

Skills

Teaching MSFP courses

Online instruction

Student engagement

Communication skills

Education

Terminal degree in financial planning or related discipline

Five years of full-time financial planning practitioner experience

Tools

Online learning platforms

Job description

Adjunct Instructor Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP) Program# Adjunct Instructor Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP) Program## Description## *Candidates must be able to deliver instruction both in person at our King of Prussia, PA location and virtually through online learning platforms.*## The American College of Financial Services (The College) seeks applicants to fill the position of Adjunct Instructor for the College’s Master of Science in Financial Planning (MSFP) program. The Adjunct Instructor will teach assigned MSFP courses onsite at the College’s King of Prussia, PA campus as well as online, applying their financial planning practitioner skills and expertise towards enabling students' achievement of the program's goals and learning outcomes.## The College is a leader in financial planning education, and the applicant must have a strong interest in maintaining the quality and relevance of the MSFP program, which is delivered through a combination of onsite and online instruction. American College faculty can blend academic rigor with applied financial planning practice in developing sophisticated evidence-based planning techniques. The Adjunct Instructor must be able to effectively reflect the values of The College to the industry, the public, and accreditation agency representatives.Key subject areas for the Adjunct Instructor will align with the MSFP curriculum and, where applicable, the CFP Board curriculum. This position requires the Adjunct Instructor to teach onsite at the College’s King of Prussia, PA campus, with assigned courses meeting once per week over an 8- to 10-week term, as well as to teach courses online.The Adjunct Instructor position is part of a pool of MSFP faculty and may be assigned to teach one or more courses per term, as needed. The Adjunct Instructor reports to the MSFP Program Director.**Key/Representative Activities:*** Teach assigned MSFP courses onsite at the College’s King of Prussia, PA campus (courses meet once per week for an 8- to 10-week term) as well as online, using synchronous and/or asynchronous modalities as appropriate.* Support student success through timely faculty-student engagements.* Support student persistence and progression by creating a welcoming classroom community.## Qualifications* Required Education Qualification: + A terminal degree (e.g., doctorate) in financial planning or a related discipline is required.* Minimum of 5 years of full-time financial planning practitioner experience.* Achievement and maintenance of program-specific designations may be required. They include, but are not limited to: + Required Industry Designations: CFP + Preferred Industry Designations: AFC, CFA, CPA, EA. + Preferred The American College Designations: ChFC, CAP, CLU, RICP, WMCP, CLF. + Significant levels of practitioner experience and expertise may be permitted as alternatives to some designations.* Must have relevant education, professional experience, and subject-matter expertise required to teach one or more of the following MSFP courses: + MSFP 500 Graduate Orientation + MSFP 505 Executive Leadership Presence, Teams, Communication, and Coaching + MSFP 536 Behavioral Finance + MSFP 555 Fundamentals of Insurance Planning + MSFP 582 Ethical Behaviors in Financial Planning + MSFP 591 Financial Psychology + MSFP 592 Financial Therapy and Counseling + MSFP 602 Retirement Financial Products + MSFP 650 Capstone Case Development* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with peers, students, and prospective students.* Must be able to work effectively as a member of The College’s faculty team*In policy and practice, we encourage diversity and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job. We are committed to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment.*