Adjunct Faculty, Finance, Center City (Hybrid)
About The Position
Strayer University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate- or graduate-level Finance courses in a hybrid format. The role teaches assigned courses in person and asynchronously online, using a pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction. Faculty members also serve as coaches and mentors, support students with diverse learning styles, and foster strong faculty-student relationships and classroom community. The upcoming winter-quarter assignment starts January 4, 2026. It includes 11 in-person sessions, each lasting two hours per week at a predetermined day or evening time at the Center City campus. The rest of the course is taught asynchronously online. The faculty member maintains assigned office hours and arrives on campus at least 30 minutes before each in-person session. Course assignments and compensation vary by course type and quarter.
Requirements
- Five years of professional experience in a Finance-related field.
- Doctorate in Finance, or a doctorate in another 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 with a master's degree in Finance, or any master's degree 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, planning, and course-objective organization skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective time-management skills.
- Ability to travel weekly to required locations.
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Ability 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.
Nice To Haves
- College-level teaching experience.
- Online teaching experience.
- Professional certification in the discipline specialty, if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Teach assigned courses using the pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
- Enhance curriculum strength and effectiveness through technology and videos.
- Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before weekly in-person sessions.
- Use the online learning platform to enrich the online component of the course.
- Be available to students through email, phone, text, and office hours, and provide timely feedback.
- Establish high standards and ensure students understand evaluation criteria.
- Adhere to University policies and procedures.
- Attend faculty meetings, workshops, or training as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans for employees scheduled 30 or more hours per week.
- Well-being incentives.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- 401(k) retirement benefit.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Tuition assistance.
- Entertainment and retail discounts.
- Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt employees, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
