Finance - Adjunct

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Central Oklahoma is seeking adjunct faculty to teach Personal Finance and other finance-related courses. This part-time position offers flexibility as the university may draw from a pool of applicants throughout the academic year. Candidates must possess a master's degree in a relevant field, with teaching experience preferred. Specialized certifications may be necessary according to the subject area. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in the specified field required; Juris Doctorate for Legal Studies.
• Teaching experience is preferred, along with online teaching experience for some classes.
• Specialized certifications and licenses may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality learning experiences for students on a semester basis.
• Teach courses in Personal Finance and Business Finance.
• Report to a dean or chair and perform related duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Juris Doctorate for Legal Studies

Master's/Doctorate in finance

Job description

Position Overview

Note: Adjunct positions at UCO are part-time teaching positions. This posting is to create a pool of interested applicants from which the Department may draw as sections become open at any point in the current academic year. This posting may or may not result in the hiring of adjuncts. Adjunct Faculty provides a quality learning experience for students on a semester basis. Adjunct faculty reports to a dean or chair and performs instruction-related duties and responsibilities in a timely manner and in accordance with the mission, policies and procedures of the college. The relationship of the adjunct faculty member to the student is one of teacher and facilitator of learning.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions

University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Finance, invites applications for adjunct positions to teach Personal Finance, Fundamentals of Business Finance and other Finance related courses.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Possesses at least a master\'s degree in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). A Juris Doctorate degree in teaching field as listed above is required for Legal Studies courses. A master\'s degree in finance with recent managerial experience or a doctorate in finance is required for finance classes. Specialized certifications and licenses are required for some classes. Teaching experience is preferred. Online teaching experience may also be preferred for certain classes.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Specific experience in the industry related to the teaching area is required. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.