Adjunct Instructor- Short Module

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks an Adjunct Instructor to teach one section of a graduate finance course for the Spring 2026 term. The role is based on-site at LSU and involves delivering high-quality instruction to graduate students in the Finance program.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in Finance or a related field and demonstrates effective instruction and communication skills. Background checks and university employment policies apply; salary will be determined per LSU guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education level: PhD in Finance or related field.
• Proven ability to teach graduate level finance coursework.
• Strong communication and instructional skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach one section of graduate FIN course.
• Confer with students as needed and provide feedback.

Skills

Effective Instruction

Effective Communication

Education

PhD in Finance or related field

Job description

Adjunct Instructor- Short Module

Position Type

Faculty

Department

LSUAM COB - School of Finance (Yingmei Cheng (00088051))

Work Location

2900 BEC North Undergrad Pavilion

Pay Grade

Academic

Posting Date

September 29, 2026

Closing Date

October 13, 2026

Job Description

Teach one section of FIN graduate course in the Spring semester 2026

Job Responsibilities

• 95% - Teach one section of graduate FIN course
• 5% - confer with students

Minimum Qualifications

Education level: PhD in Finance or related field

Competencies

Effective Instruction : Proficient

Effective Communication: Advanced

Special Instructions

Adjunct Instructor - Short Module for Finance department

Background Check

An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

• health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement options
• various leave options
• paid holidays
• wellness benefits
• tuition exemption for qualified positions
• training and development opportunities
• employee discounts
• and more!

Employment Conditions

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Eligibility & EEO

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this position or the salary range, please contact Dr. Yingmei Cheng at [e-mail].

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email [e-mail].

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.

About LSU

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