Instructor of Financial Planning, School of Business Administration Non-tenure Track

Chester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Widener University is seeking a non-tenure-track Instructor of Financial Planning in the School of Business Administration. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Business Administration this is a 10-month full-time non-tenure track position which involves instructing undergraduate and/or graduate students in financial planning accounting and business fundamentals. The position does not require research; however it does involve serving on departmental and university committees and other service to the profession and Widener students.

The Instructor of Financial Planning (non-tenure-track) in the School of Business Administration will teach undergraduate and graduate courses across all areas of financial planning delivered in a variety of modalities including in-person online hybrid and distance education. The educator will employ innovative teaching practices demonstrate a deep commitment to student success and adapt to varied learning needs. The faculty members expertise and pedagogical excellence will play a vital role in advancing the departments mission and vision fostering academic growth and preparing students for professional achievement in the field of financial planning.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

Essential Duties:

Teaching & Instruction

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in financial planning and selected areas of accounting and business fundamentals aligned with the candidates expertise.
Teach a 3/4 course load primarily in person with opportunities for online or hybrid instruction.
Foster student success through engaging practical and career-focused instruction.

Service and Leadership

Actively participate in departmental and university committees.
Provide academic advising and career guidance to students.
Contribute to departmental administrative responsibilities and support professional initiatives.
Engage in service activities that benefit the University the profession and the broader community.

Secondary Responsibilities:

Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission of the School of Business and Accounting department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

Masters degree in taxation degree from an AACSB accredited business program by the date of appointment.
ABD and Ph.D. candidates will be eligible for consideration.
Strong commitment to student achievement with a focus on guiding learners in developing a portfolio of marketable skills and competencies that enhance career readiness.
Dedication to excellence in teaching demonstrated through the use of innovative engaging and student-centered pedagogical approaches.

Preferred:

Professional certification (CFP and/or CPA designation).

Non-Tenure Track

This is a non-tenure-track position meaning the Instructor based on qualifications may be offered a three-year letter of appointment with the potential for ongoing renewal.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age color national origin race religion disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

U.S work authorization is required.

Widener University an independent metropolitan doctoral-intensive university connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching active scholarship personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester PA Wideners main campus is nestled between Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university please visit our website at .

EOE M/F/V/D

Required Experience: