Adjunct Faculty, Finance, Center City (Hybrid)

Strategic Education•Center City, PA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Strayer University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate- or graduate-level finance courses in a hybrid format at its Center City campus. The role includes 11 in-person class sessions, each lasting two hours per week at a predetermined day or evening time, with the remainder of the course taught asynchronously online. Faculty also maintain assigned office hours and arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before weekly in-person sessions during the academic quarter. The upcoming winter-quarter course is scheduled to start January 4, 2026. Adjunct Faculty teach from a pre-designed curriculum, draw on their professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction, and use technology and videos to enhance curriculum effectiveness. They support students as coaches and mentors, foster strong faculty-student relationships and classroom community, and provide timely feedback through email, phone, text, and office hours. Faculty establish evaluation standards, use the online learning platform for the course’s online component, follow University policies and procedures, and attend required faculty meetings, workshops, or training. The position requires weekly travel to the assigned location and work in a typical office setting. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. Compensation is based on the number and type of courses taught in a quarter. The stated 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.

Requirements

At least five years of professional experience in a finance-related field.
Doctorate in Finance; or a doctorate in any field with 27 doctorate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance, such as Banking, Investments, or Securities; or a doctorate in a business-related field plus a master's degree in Finance; or a master's degree in any 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 software, including Excel and PowerPoint, and strong general 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 location(s).
Ability to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to move within the office, including between floors.
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.
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 courses using a pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise.
Teach the course in both in-person and asynchronous online modalities, including 11 in-person sessions of two hours each per week at a predetermined scheduled time.
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before the start of weekly in-person sessions during the academic quarter.
Use technology and videos to enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum.
Use the online learning platform to enrich the online component of the course.
Maintain assigned office hours and be available to students by email, phone, and text.
Provide students with timely feedback to support their academic success.
Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, or training as required.