Assistant Professor

The American College; Welcome (SC); Remote; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Professor to lead online teaching and course development in Financial Planning. This role demands a Ph.D. or near completion, with a strong background in financial services. The ideal candidate will engage with students, develop relevant course content, and maintain industry connections. Responsibilities include teaching, scholarly activities, and contributing to college governance. The position offers a competitive compensation package, including generous time off and flexible work schedules, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about education and financial planning.

Benefits

25-40 Days PTO

Paid Family Medical Leave

11 Paid Holidays

Retirement Savings Plan

Tuition Remission and Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Company-paid Short and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Financial Planning or equivalent required, or Ph.D. completion within a year.
• 5+ years of full-time financial planning practitioner experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop course content for financial planning programs.
• Engage in peer-reviewed research and maintain professional development.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication

Critical Thinking

Education

Ph.D. in Financial Planning

Equivalent Professional Degree

Job description

Job Details

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

The Assistant Professor is primarily responsible for online teaching and course content development in the assigned courses.

The Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. (or be less than one year from completing a PhD at hiring) in Financial Planning and a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience as a financial planning practitioner in the financial services industry. The Assistant Professor will apply their skill and expertise towards enabling students' achievement towards the goals and learning outcomes of the program(s).

Key subject areas for the Assistant Professor will depend on qualified subject matter. Overall, the position requires a general mastery of CFP Board curriculum as well as of specific programs’ curriculum at The College. Additionally, the Assistant Professor serves as the primary academic expert on programmatic content and will maintain their network of programmatic connections through personal networking, professional associations, research, thought leadership, public speaking, and board service. The Assistant Professor must be able to effectively represent The College to the industry, the public, and accreditation agency representatives. This position may typically be performed from remote locations.

The Assistant Professor reports to a Program Director or Associate Provost. This position requires a high level of interaction with internal and external stakeholders, faculty, and College leadership.

Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching courses, developing industry-relevant course content, and maintaining multiple designations at The College as needed. The position is also responsible for updating course content as needed and developing thought leadership and research in the relevant areas of expertise. The Assistant Professor requires continuing development and delivery of high-quality professional and advanced education programs and services to The College’s students.

The College is a leader in financial planning education and the Assistant Professor must maintain the quality and relevance of our remotely delivered courses. The Assistant Professor shall serve as the subject matter expert and partner with the Instructional Designer Team in developing and keeping current of online course content.

This position will require some travel to industry and College events, in-person instruction/residencies, and live online course instruction. Assistant Professors at The College are encouraged to engage with the profession through applied research and presentations that support the educational mission of the institution. Program enrollments at The College are primarily the result of the quality of the courses, referrals, word of mouth, and visibility of the courses created by the professional in this position. Assistant Professors will be evaluated on the quality of their instruction, content development, student experience, program enrollments, services to The College, and research publications.

Expected Contributions

1. TEACHING
Key/Representative Activities:

1. Act as the primary faculty member for assigned The College’s financial planning programs.
2. Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in a variety of modalities (synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, in-person, etc.).
3. Support other programs where subject matter expertise is needed.
4. Maintain the quality in curriculum on an ongoing basis through development and updating of current course content to incorporate best practices for communication skills, financial planning, financial products, practice management, technology, and compliance with the latest industry and The College’s policies and standards.
5. Develop supplemental instructional materials and update previously prepared material to reflect and incorporate latest developments, theories, and concepts in the subject area(s).
6. Support student success through activities that enable substantive and regular interaction in classes.
7. Support student persistence and progression through the creation of online community.

2. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY
Key/Representative Activities:

1. Actively engage in relevant peer-reviewed research in The College’s strategic focus areas resulting in publications and presentations.
2. Maintain continuing education credits via professional development.
3. Engage in relevant non-peer-reviewed publications and presentations in The College’s strategic focus areas.

3. COLLEGE GOVERNANCE
Key/Representative Activities:

1. Serve in The College governance activities, program development, committee, or related services, etc.
2. Exemplify and communicate the need for the highest level of ethical behavior in all program activities to fellow faculty and staff, particularly in their dealings with individual students.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Financial Planning or equivalent professional degree or obtain Ph.D. within one year from the hiring date.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time financial planning practitioner experience.
• Have achieved and keep current on such program-specific designations including but not limited to:
• Required Industry Designations: CFP
• Preferred Industry Designations: AFC, CFA, CPA, EA, AEP.
• Required The College Designation(s) in the assigned courses of the program(s).
• Preferred The College Designations: ChFC, CAP, CLU, RICP, WMCP, CLF.
• In-depth knowledge of the professional and adult education fields including a) distance learner and adult education industry; b) the needs and interests of all students served by The College; and c) continuing education for designations and certifications.
• Advanced analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with peers, corporate clients, students, and prospective students.
• Ability to think critically; address complex problems; and use modern technologies and information resources so that students are prepared to become leading citizens of an increasingly globalized field and society.
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of The College’s faculty team, and to represent The College to the industry, the public, and accreditation agency representatives.
• Ability to maintain and grow networks of professionals and utilize those networks to enhance programmatic offerings and content.

The College provides an award-winning culture and offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:

• Lucrative Time Off (25-40 Days PTO, Paid Family Medical Leave, 11 Paid Holidays)
• Retirement Savings Plan with Supplemental Contribution and Match
• Tuition Remission and Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Benefits
• Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible, hybrid, and remote work schedules

The target hiring range is $83,800.00- $100,000.00
***The salary of the candidate selected for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range represents The College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Applications for this opening will be accepted through May 5, 2025.

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