Adjunct Faculty, Finance

Strayer University

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

Posted 10/22/2026part-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 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. Proficient in curriculum development and evaluation, with a strong background in finance and business education.

Highest-signal resume keywords

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

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Hard Skills

Finance Curriculum DevelopmentAcademic EvaluationOral Presentation SkillsCourse Planning And OrganizationOnline Teaching Experience

Soft Skills

Effective Time ManagementExcellent Oral Communication SkillsExcellent Written Communication SkillsCoaching And MentoringBuilding Faculty-Student Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning PlatformMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationFinanceBusiness EducationCurriculum EffectivenessFaculty 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, two hours weekly, at the South Charlotte Strayer University Campus
Arrive on campus at least half an hour before in-person sessions
Maintain assigned office hours
Enhance curriculum effectiveness using technology and videos
Use the online learning platform for the online course component
Provide timely student feedback via email, phone, text, and office hours
Establish evaluation standards and explain them to students
Coach and mentor students while fostering faculty-student relationships and classroom community
Adhere to University policies and procedures
Attend required faculty meetings, workshops, and training

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 (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) 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.
Mobility within the office, including movement from floor to floor
Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans (for employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week)
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
Reasonable accommodations for the application process