Adjunct Faculty, Finance, Atlanta (Hybrid)

Strategic Education•Chamblee, GA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Strayer University is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach undergraduate or graduate finance courses in a hybrid format at its Atlanta campus. The role combines in-person instruction with asynchronous online teaching and includes assigned office hours. For the upcoming winter quarter, starting January 4, 2027, the course requires 11 in-person meetings, each two hours long, at a predetermined day or evening time; the remaining instruction is delivered asynchronously online. Faculty serve as instructors, coaches, and mentors, supporting students with diverse learning styles and building strong faculty-student relationships and classroom community. The role follows a pre-designed curriculum while drawing on professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction. Faculty use technology and videos to enhance the curriculum and the online learning platform to support the online course component. They communicate with students through email, phone, text, and office hours, and provide timely feedback. Faculty set and communicate evaluation standards, follow University policies and procedures, and attend required meetings, workshops, or training. The position is hybrid and teaches from the Strayer University Atlanta campus at 715 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30308. The position requires a doctorate in Finance, or a doctorate in another field with 27 doctorate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance; alternatively, a doctorate in a business-related field with a master’s degree in Finance, or a master’s degree in another field with 27 graduate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance. Five years of professional experience in a finance-related field is required. College-level teaching and online teaching experience are strongly preferred. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Expected starting pay is $2,300–$2,600 per online assignment per quarter and $3,000 per on-campus assignment per quarter. The posting also states that course compensation currently ranges from $2,300 to $3,100, depending on the number and type of courses taught. SEI benefits are available to employees scheduled for at least 30 hours per week; the posting does not state that this role meets that threshold.

Requirements

Five years of professional experience in a finance-related field.
A doctorate in Finance, or a doctorate in another field with 27 doctorate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance; alternatively, a doctorate in a business-related field with a master’s degree in Finance, or a master’s degree in another field with 27 graduate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and academic evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and strong overall computer skills.
Strong oral presentation skills and ability to plan and organize course objectives.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective time-management skills.
Ability to travel weekly to required locations.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and move within the office, including between floors.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Ability to access information using a computer, communicate effectively up and down the management chain, cope effectively with stressful situations, and demonstrate strong mental acuity.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Authorization to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

College-level teaching experience.
Online teaching experience.
Professional certification in the discipline specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate finance courses using a pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise.
Teach in person and asynchronously online in the hybrid course format.
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before each weekly in-person session during the academic quarter.
Use technology and videos to enhance the curriculum and use the online learning platform to enrich the online learning experience.
Maintain assigned office hours and be available to students by email, phone, and text.
Provide students with timely feedback to support their academic success.
Set high evaluation standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, and training as required.