Adjunct Faculty, Finance

Strategic Education, Inc

. Teach assigned undergraduate/graduate finance courses using a pre-designed curriculum .

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $2,300 - $3,100 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in teaching finance courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, utilizing academic technology and effective communication skills to enhance student learning and engagement. Holds a Doctorate in Finance or a related field, with a strong background in curriculum development and evaluation.

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Doctorate Degree In Finance5 Years Of Professional Experience In FinanceTeaching Experience At The College LevelProficiency In Microsoft OfficeKnowledge Of Academic Technology

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentAcademic EvaluationOral Presentation SkillsPlanning And Organizing Course ObjectivesOnline Teaching Experience

Soft Skills

Effective Time ManagementExcellent Oral And Written CommunicationCoaching And Mentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning PlatformMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

FinanceHigher EducationCurriculum EnhancementStudent SupportFaculty Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Teach assigned undergraduate/graduate finance courses using a pre-designed curriculum
Teach in both in-person and asynchronous online modalities
Conduct 11 in-person meeting sessions of 2 hours each week at the Atlanta Strayer University Campus
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before weekly in-person sessions
Enhance curriculum using technology and videos
Use the online learning platform for the online course component
Maintain office hours as assigned
Support students via email, phone, text, and office hours
Provide timely feedback and communicate evaluation standards
Adhere to University policies and procedures
Attend required faculty meetings, workshops, and training
Coach and mentor students and build a classroom community

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of professional experience in a Finance-related field required
Doctorate Degree in Finance, or any Doctorate degree with 27 doctorate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance required
OR Doctorate Degree in a Business-related field with Master’s Degree in Finance, or any Master’s degree with 27 graduate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance required
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and overall computer skills
Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation
Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing course objectives
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Effective time management skills
Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience strongly preferred
Must be able to travel weekly to required location(s)
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans
Well-being incentives
Parental leave
Paid time off
Certain paid holidays
Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA)
401(k) retirement benefit
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition assistance
Entertainment and retail discounts
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees