Assistant Professor, CFFP

Kaplan

5d • Remote

About The Position

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work. The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them. The College for Financial Planning, a Kaplan Company, invites applications for a Professor of Financial Planning/Wealth Management at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank. The College seeks a candidate to serve as a financial planning generalist. Areas of specialization might include: Financial planning process Investments and wealth management Insurance and risk management Income tax planning Retirement and employee benefit planning Estate and legacy planning Behavioral finance

Requirements

• A terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline OR A master’s degree with 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline AND At least 5 years of financial services industry experience AND At least 2 of the following: Certifications or licensures directly related to the discipline area (such as CFP®) Publications, presentations, or other intellectual works related to the discipline At least 200 hours of teaching contact hours AND evidence of teaching excellence demonstrated via teaching evaluations, teaching awards, or student letters of support
• If no terminal degree, At least 5 years of financial services industry experience AND At least 2 of the following: Certifications or licensures directly related to the discipline area (such as CFP®) Publications, presentations, or other intellectual works related to the discipline At least 200 hours of teaching contact hours AND evidence of teaching excellence demonstrated via teaching evaluations, teaching awards, or student letters of support.
• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Adobe and learning management systems
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, self-starter with high energy and diligent work ethic, ability to meet tight deadlines, extremely high reasoning ability, ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Advanced designations such as CFP, CFA, ChFC, CLU, CEBS/RPA and CASL

Responsibilities

• Teaching graduate certificate and Master’s courses
• Leading curriculum and content development
• Engaging in innovative scholarship
• Contributing to professional and institutional service
• Develop curriculum and teach wealth management courses across financial planning content areas in synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Develop curriculum and teach wealth management courses across financial planning content areas in synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Serve as a lead instructor for graduate-level courses and programs to ensure the overall level of quality, integrity, engagement, relevance and accuracy leading to student success.
• Contribute to recording course-lecture videos, written modules and case studies, multiple-choice exam practice questions, PowerPoint slides, and other supplemental course materials ensuring an error free student experience.
• Engage in an active research agenda related to financial planning.
• Participate in institutional service including but not limited to committee work, academic advising, assessment of student learning, program review and peer-evaluation of faculty.
• Participate in professional service that enhances the visibility of the College.

Benefits

• Remote work provides a flexible work/life balance
• Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
• Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
• Comprehensive health benefits new hire eligibility starts on day 1 of employment
• Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level