Associate Professor, Undergraduate Studies, CFFP

Kaplan, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaplan, Inc., a leader in education, is seeking an Associate Professor to take the helm of the new Department of Undergraduate Studies. This role involves creating and leading curriculum for innovative undergraduate programs, focusing on social and behavioral sciences, while fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Comprehensive Retirement Package

Tuition assistance and discounts

Competitive health benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a faculty role.
• Exceptional computer skills.
• Strong understanding of the higher education landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop curriculum for undergraduate programs.
• Supervise and evaluate faculty members.
• Engage in research to improve student success models.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Communication

Education

Terminal degree in social and behavioral sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google applications

Adobe

Learning management systems

Job description

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Job Title

Associate Professor, Undergraduate Studies, CFFP

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work. The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The College for Financial Planning, a Kaplan Company, invites applications for a professor at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank who will serve as the founding Department Chair of the newly established Department of Undergraduate Studies. Initially, this position involves establishing a new undergraduate Certificate in Finance and the Social Sciences. The College seeks a candidate to serve as a generalist in the field of social and behavioral sciences. Areas of specialization might include:Psychology, Sociology, and Economics.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the newly established Department of Undergraduate Studies, including the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of new and part-time faculty.
• Lead the design and development of curriculum and content for new undergraduate certificates and micro credentials, delivered in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Serve as the lead instructor for undergraduate courses and programs, ensuring high standards of quality, academic integrity, student engagement, relevance, and accuracy to support student success.
• Research and contribute to the development of effective advising and student success models tailored to undergraduate learners.
• Manage and support a designated caseload of undergraduate student advisees.
• Engage in research and scholarship related to higher education, with a focus on adult learning, stackable credentials, undergraduate certificates, credit for prior learning, and evolving trends in the field—sharing insights to inform program
• development.
• Develop and support strategic initiatives, including articulation agreements and
• partnerships, to facilitate clear, accessible, and impactful undergraduate learning
• pathways.
• Being available and have computer access during standard business hours

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant discipline in social and behavioral sciences
• 5+ years’ experience in a faculty role, with prior experience in academic administration, advising, and curriculum development
• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Adobe and learning management systems
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, self-starter with high energy and diligent work ethic, ability to meet tight deadlines, extremely high reasoning ability, ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Solid understanding of the higher education landscape, particularly in terms of stackable undergraduate pathways, credit for prior learning, adult learning, and micro-credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience
• An educational background that includes finance or financial planning

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
And so much more!

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The salary range of this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determined by the business.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations

Employee Type

Employee

Job Functional Area

Faculty Management

Business Unit

BU00117 College for Financial Planning

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards. All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible. And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here .

Diversity & Inclusion Statement :

Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer andall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex.We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities.Learn more about our culture here .

Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.

Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.

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Kaplan, Inc. is a global educational services company, with about 10,000 employees and operations in 26 countries. We serve 1.2 million students each year and partner with about 4,000 educational institutions and 13,000 corporations across the world. Kaplan is the largest subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC).

Across its 85-year history, first as a pioneer of the test prep industry, then as an early online education leader, and now as a global education provider, Kaplan has been recognized for expanding educational access and improving student outcomes through innovative uses of technology, instructional design, and learning science. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace for Innovators and Brands That Matter (Fast Company); and as one of America’s Top 100 employers (Forbes).

Kaplan’s US-based businesses provide individuals, educational institutions, businesses and governments a broad array of services, supporting our students and partners to meet their diverse and evolving needs throughout their educational and professional journeys. Among the services provided are test preparation, coaching and advising, performance training, industry credentialing, and university support services, online enablement, analytics, and marketing. The test preparation and professional products are offered in the market under our brand names such as Kaplan, Kaplan Financial Education, Kaplan Schweser, PPI, College for Financial Planning, and Manhattan Prep. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL, employees who support Kaplan’s North America division work primarily remotely across the US and in our corporate campus in Bengaluru, India.

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