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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Position Summary

The Workforce Education and Development (WFED) program seeks qualified adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate general education courses related to personal financial planning financial literacy and money management for the workforce. These courses serve students across all academic backgrounds and are designed to build foundational financial knowledge and quantitative reasoning skills relevant to career entry and long-term financial well-being.

Courses may focus on topics such as personal financial planning financial decision-making for working adults financial well-being for the workforce and related subject areas. Courses are expected to be delivered in-person at University Park with hybrid delivery possible depending on departmental needs.

Primary Responsibilities-

• Deliver weekly in-person and/or hybrid instruction following approved course syllabus and objectives.
• Support student learning of core financial concepts quantitative reasoning and practical financial skills.
• Develop and facilitate applied learning activities including calculations analysis and scenario-based work.
• Evaluate student progress through assignments quizzes exams and projects.
• Maintain timely student grading and records through Canvas.
• Hold weekly office hours in person or via Zoom.
• Submit final grades according to university policies.

Example Topic Areas-

• Budgeting fundamentals and cash flow planning
• Income taxation and cost-of-living comparisons
• Banking saving and financial services
• Credit borrowing and debt strategy
• Insurance and risk management
• Retirement accounts and planning options
• Investment fundamentals
• Financial decision-making for education and careers

Required Qualifications-

• Masters degree in:
  Personal finance
  Finance
  Accounting
  Business
  Workforce development / workforce education
  or closely related field
• Experience teaching or training young adults or adults.

Preferred Qualifications-

• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation preferred.
• Professional experience in financial advising financial coaching accounting HR benefits retirement planning or related areas.
• Experience teaching undergraduate or general education courses.
• Experience teaching quantitative subjects.
• Familiarity with Canvas.

Appointment Terms-

This is a part-time wage appointment assigned for a single academic semester and contingent upon student enrollment and available funding. Reappointment may be possible based on enrollment needs performance and departmental priorities.

Delivery is expected to be in-person or hybrid.

For questions please contact: Hyung Joon Yoon Ph.D. Professor-in-Charge Workforce Education and Development Program ().

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