Offer summary

Qualifications:

A terminal degree or a master's degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline., At least five years of financial services industry experience., Certifications or licensures related to the discipline area, such as CFP®., Exceptional communication skills and experience in higher education instruction..

Key responsibilities:

Deliver CFP© education course content effectively and engagingly.

Create educational experiences that encourage critical thinking and academic rigor.

Maintain communication with students and provide constructive feedback.

Stay current with industry trends and participate in required trainings.

Job description

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty, Financial Analysis and Investment Management

Job Description

Instructors are responsible for all aspects of CFP© education course delivery. The instructor will serve as subject matter experts and student advocates while delivering exceptional classroom experiences to Kaplan students. Kaplan provides the instructor with excellent educational content; the instructor is responsible for delivering that content in a compelling and effective manner. Our goal is have our students pass the CFP© exam the first time and to become better financial planners.

Primary Responsibilities

Cover program and course learning outcomes in the College for Financial Planning materials, and ensure 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 that are applicable to the program and pedagogy.
Create outstanding, engaging educational experiences in College courses.
Stay current in College trainings, including but not limited to annual trainings necessary for continued employment.
Demonstrate respect for students and set expectations for students to engage in respectful academic discourse.
Maintain open communication with students, respond promptly and provide constructive feedback. Refer students with questions regarding their program and/or personal issues or concerns to the appropriate departments.
Maintain regular communication with the College to stay informed of course schedules, class changes, technological updates, curriculum updates, and other useful information or requests.
Always be aware of the nature of interaction with students. Avoid conflicts of interest and situations that may give the appearance of such.
Complete other duties as assigned by or agreed to with deans, chairs, or program coordinators.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Area of Study:

Financial planning process
Investments and wealth management
Insurance and risk management
Income tax planning
Retirement and employee benefit planning
Estate and legacy planning
Behavioral finance
Financial analysis
Portfolio management
Security analysis
Economic and quantitative analysis
Analysis of alternative investments/classes

Additional Requirements:

1+ 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

Preferred Qualifications

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®)
Industry and teaching experience

#LI-Remote

The salary rate for this position is approximately $3K per course dependent on education and experience.

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 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. 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.

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

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