Adjunct Faculty-Corporate Finance

Position Summary:

Franklin University a private independent accredited not-for-profit University located in Columbus Ohio invites applicants for its Adjunct Faculty-Corporate Finance position. The Adjunct Faculty role includes primary responsibility for providing quality instruction and maintaining a positive learning environment with an emphasis placed on teaching supporting and evaluating students. Assigned courses may be for face to face or online instruction.

Financial decisions made at the higher levels of a business organization can have far-reaching effects. Intended to achieve firm operating goals and create shareholder value they must be made judiciously with a thorough understanding of all the factors this course you will learn to apply the analytical techniques required for developing effective and workable financial solutions at the executive level. You will gain an overall understanding of the workings of the U.S. financial addition you will study the concepts of financial risk return and the valuation of bonds common and preferred stock cost of capital capital budgeting capital structure and the evaluation of investment opportunities.

This course will be offered in both online and face-to-face formats beginning with our Summer 2026 term.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaches courses in discipline
• Maintains attendance records determines and submits grades with established timeframes established by the University
• Creates a welcoming inclusive and productive learning environment
• Holds weekly hour long Zoom meetings with the class
• Supports the resolution of student issues related to course instruction
• Provides feedback on what is working and what is not with the course
• Participates in all department meetings and required training
• Participates in personal professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Faculty

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• A doctorate in International Business Marketing Management Leadership or Strategic Management and at least 18 graduate credit hours in International Business Marketing Management Leadership or Strategic Management from a regionally accredited college or university
• 5 years of organizational or consulting experience at the middle management level or above
• 3 years of experience teaching in higher education
• Commitment to collaborative & collegiate relationships
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Knowledge of higher education regulations compliance and accrediting agencies
• Computer proficiency
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner and work effectively with faculty staff students and members of the professional community
• Excellent multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills and Characteristics:

• DBA or Ph.D. in International Business Marketing Supply Chain Management Leadership Management or Strategic Management
• 10 years in international consulting or mid-level to strategic level management with responsibilities for international functions involving strategic planning budgeting goal setting evaluation problem solving performance improvement and relationship building
• Demonstrated ability to apply general management concepts across various organizational contexts industries and national cultures
• Working knowledge of systems theory and performance improvement applications
• Located in Columbus OH or surrounding area

About Franklin University

Founded in 1902 Franklin University has built its reputation on removing barriers to higher education for ambitious adults who must balance their educational goals with other commitments. Accredited and nonprofit Franklin has earned its long-standing reputation as an innovator in online education. The University offers applied in-demand undergraduate masters and doctorate programs that enable adult learners to achieve their educational and professional goals. From entrepreneurs to CEOs more than 50000 Franklin alumni can be found around the world contributing to the communities in which they live and work.

Franklin University is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive educational and workplace environment. Franklin does not discriminate on the basis of age religion race ethnicity color national origin ancestry immigration status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or familial status disability or veteran or military status.

We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where students faculty and staff feel a sense of belonging. We recognize that our collective potential can only be realized when difference is valued equal access to opportunity is sought and inclusion is practiced.