Kaplan is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for its College for Financial Planning. You will serve as a subject matter expert and student advocate, delivering exceptional CFP© education courses that prepare students to pass the CFP© exam and become better financial planners.
What You'll Do
- Cover program and course learning outcomes, ensuring instruction is delivered at the appropriate level.
- Use best pedagogical practices to create engaging educational experiences and encourage critical thinking, academic rigor, and intellectual curiosity.
- Remain current with trends, techniques, and advances in technology applicable to the program and pedagogy.
- Create outstanding, engaging educational experiences in College courses.
- Stay current in College trainings, including annual trainings necessary for continued employment.
- Demonstrate respect for students and set expectations for respectful academic discourse.
- Maintain open communication with students, respond promptly, and provide constructive feedback.
- Refer students with questions regarding their program or personal concerns to the appropriate departments.
- Maintain regular communication with the College regarding course schedules, class changes, technological updates, curriculum updates, and other information.
- Be aware of the nature of interaction with students and avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of such.
- Complete other duties as assigned by or agreed to with deans, chairs, or program coordinators.
What We're Looking For
- A terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline OR a master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline AND at least five years of financial services industry experience AND at least 2 of the following: Certifications or licensures directly related to the discipline area (such as CFP®); Publications, presentations, or other intellectual works related to the discipline; At least 200 hours of teaching contact hours AND evidence of teaching excellence demonstrated via teaching evaluations, teaching awards, or student letters of support.
- 1+ year of industry and higher education instruction experience.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- A terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline accompanied by certifications or licensures directly related to the discipline area (such as CFP®) and industry and teaching experience.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google applications
- Adobe
- Learning management systems
Team & Environment
You will report to deans, chairs, or program coordinators within the College for Financial Planning.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation is approximately $3K per course dependent on education and experience.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates nationwide in the USA.
Kaplan is an equal opportunity employer and all 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.
