Assistant Professor of Practice/Academic Coordinator - Financial Planning Program - Full Time, Fall 2027

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University’s Department of Finance invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice to serve as Academic Coordinator of the CFP Board Registered financial planning concentration.

The role focuses on teaching undergraduate and graduate financial planning courses, advising students, and maintaining curriculum aligned with CFP requirements, while contributing to program assessment and accreditation efforts.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Financial Planning, Finance, or a closely related field from an AACSB-accredited institution.
• Evidence of effective college-level teaching or strong potential for teaching excellence.
• Strong commitment to student engagement, advising, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in financial planning, including retirement, estate, tax, investment, and risk management.
• Advise and mentor financial planning students on progress, course planning, and career pathways.
• Design and update curriculum to align with CFP education requirements and industry standards.
• Assess student learning outcomes and contribute to program assessment and accreditation efforts.
• Oversee day-to-day administration of the CFP Board Registered financial planning concentration, ensuring compliance and course scheduling.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student advising

Curriculum design

Program coordination

CFP® industry experience

Education

Master’s degree in Financial Planning

AACSB-accredited program

Job description

Assistant Professor of Practice/Academic Coordinator - Financial Planning Program - Full Time, Fall 2027

Position Title Assistant Professor of Practice/Academic Coordinator - Financial Planning Program - Full Time, Fall 2027

State

State Wisconsin

Employment Status

Employment Status Full Time

Position Status

Position Status Regular

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Job Family

Job Family Faculty

# Hours Per Week

37.5

Position Overview

Marquette University’s Department of Finance invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Practice to serve as Academic Coordinator of the CFP Board Registered financial planning concentration. This position provides academic leadership for the financial planning program while contributing to the Finance Department’s commitment to experiential learning and industry engagement. The successful candidate will be an accomplished educator with expertise in financial planning, dedicated to student success and the advancement of the financial planning profession.

Duties and Responsibilities

The standard teaching load is 21 credit hours per academic year for candidates without a terminal degree. A reduced load of 18 credit hours per academic year will be considered for candidates who hold a terminal degree, or who are ABDs in advanced dissertation stages, and maintain an active research agenda. This is a 9-month position with opportunities for summer teaching for overload compensation.

Primary responsibilities center on teaching, student advising, and curriculum design, including:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in financial planning, including retirement planning, estate planning, tax planning, investment planning, and risk management
• Advise and mentor financial planning students on academic progress, course planning, and career pathways in the financial planning profession
• Design, develop, and continuously update curriculum for the financial planning concentration to ensure alignment with CFP Board education requirements and evolving industry standards
• Assess student learning outcomes and contribute to program-level assessment and accreditation efforts

As Academic Coordinator of the financial planning program, the position carries additional responsibilities including:

• Oversee day-to-day administration of the CFP Board Registered financial planning concentration, ensuring ongoing compliance with CFP Board education requirements
• Coordinate with faculty and administration on course scheduling and program continuous improvement
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees, events, and student support activities (e.g., learning assessment, internship and career liaison activities, prospective student visits)

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Master’s degree in Financial Planning, Finance, or a closely related field from an AACSB -accredited institution
• Evidence of effective college-level teaching or strong potential for teaching excellence
• Strong commitment to student engagement, advising, and professional development

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Terminal degree in Financial Planning, Finance, or a closely related field (strongly preferred); ABDs in advanced dissertation stages will be considered
• Experience coordinating or administering a CFP Board Registered academic program
• Industry experience as a practicing CFP® professional
• Experience developing financial planning curriculum at the undergraduate or graduate level
• Active research agenda in financial planning, personal finance, or retirement income planning

Department

Department Finance (Business Admin.)

Posting Date

07/10/2026

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Resume
• Curriculum Vitae
• References
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

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