Lecturer: MS Finance-Financial Planning Capstone

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lecturer to develop and teach a capstone course in financial planning. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the learning experience of graduate students in an online format, focusing on practical applications of financial planning principles. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in finance and a passion for teaching, ensuring students can effectively communicate and analyze financial plans. Join a diverse and supportive academic community that values collaboration and excellence in education, making a significant impact on future financial planners.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Remission

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance required; CFP certification preferred.
• Proven experience in finance and online teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach an online capstone course for finance students.
• Select textbooks, draft syllabus, and design assessments.

Skills

Financial Planning

Communication Skills

Teaching Excellence

Client Analysis

Education

Advanced Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree

CFP Certification

Tools

Canvas Learning Management System

Job description

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Lecturer: MS Finance-Financial Planning Capstone

The Finance Area of Rutgers School of Business-Camden seeks applications for a Lecturer to develop and teach a capstone course as part of our online CFP Board Registered MS in Finance-Financial Planning ( MSF ) graduate degree program, starting in Spring 2026. This position may extend beyond that term. The course will be delivered entirely online in an asynchronous format, and its offering is subject to sufficient enrollment.

The purpose of the capstone course is to have financial planning students apply and communicate their knowledge of the CFP Board Principal Knowledge Topics. The capstone course must culminate with the development and presentation of a comprehensive financial plan.

Learning Objectives

1. Formulate a financial plan that demonstrates knowledge of the financial planning curriculum
2. Effectively communicate the financial plan, both orally and in writing
3. Analyze a client’s financials, evaluate the client’s objectives, and develop an appropriate plan
4. Identify the strengths and weaknesses of the financial plan
5. Evaluate the effect of economic, political, and regulatory issues on the financial plan
6. Apply the CFP Board Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct to the financial planning process

CFP Board’s Principal Knowledge Topics

1. Sources of money conflict
2. Principles of counseling
3. General principles of effective communication
4. Crisis events with severe consequences

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching this new course. Course development entails selecting a textbook, drafting a syllabus, recording lecture videos, designing assessments, and organizing the course within Canvas, Rutgers’s Learning Management System, in accordance with the school’s guidelines for online teaching. The school offers a one-time stipend for course development. A draft of the syllabus must be submitted by August 31, 2025, for review.

While teaching the course, the candidate is expected to check for student questions daily and respond within 24 hours, make weekly announcements regarding course content and upcoming deadlines, provide timely feedback on student work, facilitate student interactions, offer virtual office hours as needed, and comply with grade submission policies and deadlines.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Applicants must possess an advanced degree in finance and/or the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification, in addition to a bachelor’s degree. Proven sustained engagement as a full-time professional or consultant in the areas of finance applicable to this position is required for future teaching assignments.

Certifications/Licenses: Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Evidence of excellence in teaching, especially in an online environment, is preferred. Practical experience in financial planning is required.

Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications must be submitted electronically and should include the following: 1) a cover letter, 2) a resume or CV, and 3) teaching ratings, if available. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements: Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.