Associate Professor, Undergraduate Studies, CFFP

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Associate Professor to serve as the founding Department Chair for Undergraduate Studies. This role involves establishing a new undergraduate Certificate in Finance and the Social Sciences, providing leadership, and developing curriculum to enhance student success. The ideal candidate will possess a terminal degree and significant faculty experience, along with a commitment to innovation in education.

Benefits

Remote work with flexible work/life balance

Retirement plan with company contributions (8-10%)

Tuition assistance and discounts

Health benefits starting day one

Paid time off including holidays and volunteer days

Qualifications

• Terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in social and behavioral sciences.
• At least 5 years of faculty experience, including academic administration.
• Exceptional computer skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Department of Undergraduate Studies.
• Lead the design and development of curriculum for new undergraduate certificates.
• Serve as the lead instructor for undergraduate courses.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Advising

Research

Education

Terminal degree in social and behavioral sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Adobe

Learning management systems

Job description

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. This position involves establishing a new undergraduate Certificate in Finance and the Social Sciences. The candidate should be a generalist in social and behavioral sciences, with specialization areas including Psychology, Sociology, and Economics.

Primary/Key Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership for the newly established Department of Undergraduate Studies, including recruiting, onboarding, supervising, and evaluating faculty.
2. Lead the design and development of curriculum and content for new undergraduate certificates and micro-credentials, delivered in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
3. 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.
4. Research and contribute to effective advising and student success models tailored to undergraduates.
5. Manage and support a caseload of undergraduate student advisees.
6. Engage in research related to higher education, focusing on adult learning, stackable credentials, undergraduate certificates, credit for prior learning, and evolving trends—sharing insights to inform program development.
7. Develop and support strategic initiatives, including articulation agreements and partnerships, to facilitate accessible undergraduate pathways.
8. Be available and have computer access during standard business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in social and behavioral sciences.
2. At least 5 years of faculty experience, including academic administration, advising, and curriculum development.
3. Exceptional computer skills with Microsoft Office, Google applications, Adobe, and learning management systems.
4. Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, high energy, diligent, able to meet deadlines, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.
5. Solid understanding of higher education, especially in undergraduate pathways, credit for prior learning, adult learning, and micro-credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Supervisory experience.
2. Background in finance or financial planning.

Benefits

• Remote work with flexible work/life balance.
• Retirement plan with company contributions (8-10%).
• Tuition assistance and discounts through our Gift of Knowledge Program.
• Health benefits starting day one.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, personal, sick days, plus volunteer and diversity days.
• Additional benefits as detailed.

Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Details

Employee type: Employee

Business unit: BU00117 College for Financial Planning

Kaplan values diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to various protected statuses. We also follow fair chance hiring practices and are a drug-free workplace.