Online Adjunct Faculty - Finance

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We currently have remote adjunct opportunities available in all US States, with the exception of California.

The opportunity

Online Adjunct Faculty – Finance

Southern New Hampshire University is looking for online adjunct faculty within our Finance program for Global Campus. You will engage students in an asynchronous and inclusive learning environment by providing guidance and resources in a pre-developed online course. You will support students by providing instruction, feedback, and experiential and application-based learning that helps our students achieve their learning and career goals. You will report to the faculty dean team. This is a remote position.

Currently seeking instructors for the following courses:

FIN250 - Personal Financial Planning

FIN340 - Fundamentals of Investments

FIN460 - Estate Planning and Taxation

What you'll do:

  • Prioritize Student Engagement – Work with students by responding within set timeframes and reaching out to students needing additional support. Recognize student needs holistically and connect them with resources. Encourage participation, collaboration, and faculty-student relationships to enhance learning and build skills.
  • Share Expertise and Resources – Stay current in your field of expertise, share your experience, and recommend relevant supplementary materials to enhance student understanding of course content. Find accessible ways to explain complex topics.
  • Offer Feedback & Assessment – Evaluate student work and provide individualized, constructive feedback within set timeframes to promote growth and mastery of course outcomes.
  • Facilitate Discussions – Encourage student interaction through active participation in online discussions while promoting an inclusive, engaging, and respectful environment that promotes open dialogue and diverse perspectives.

What we're looking for:

  • PhD in Business Administration, or Finance
  • 2 years or more of professional experience in business field pertaining to the course (can include experience working/teaching in post-secondary business education or research)
  • Certified Financial Planner for FIN-460

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Compensation

The standard compensation for courses is $2,200 per 8-week undergraduate course and $2,500 per 10-week graduate course. Actual pay is determined at the time of course assignment based on discipline.

Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As an employee at SNHU, you'll get:

  • Employer-funded retirement

  • Free tuition program

  • Professional development opportunities

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