[Hiring] Adjunct Faculty, Finance @Strayer University

Role Description

Provides quality education and maintains high standards of academic excellence in teaching assigned courses in the discipline. Conducts office hours as assigned.

Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to join our academics team. We are currently in search of a passionate professor for an online undergraduate/graduate level finance class for the upcoming winter quarter, starting January 4, 2026.

Strayer Adjunct Faculty are not just instructors; they are also coaches and mentors. Our faculty members strive to ignite a life-long love of learning in our students and to be flexible with their diverse learning styles. We believe in a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom.

NOTE: Applications must include copies of unofficial transcripts to receive full consideration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Teach courses as assigned from a pre-designed curriculum and utilize your professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
• Enhance the strength and effectiveness of the curriculum through the use of technology and videos.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to ensure students receive quality feedback in a timely manner to support their academic success.
• Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings and workshops or training as required.

Qualifications

• Effectively communicate with all levels of the University.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of academic evaluation.
• Proficiency in oral presentation skills, planning, and organizing of course objectives.
• Must have strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage potentially stressful situations in a professional and ethical manner.

Requirements

• Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience are strongly preferred.
• 5 years of professional management experience in a finance related field required.
• All degrees must be conferred and from an accredited institution to be considered.
• Doctorate Degree in Finance or any Doctorate degree with 27 doctorate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance (Banking, Investments, Securities, etc.) OR Doctorate Degree in a Business-related field with Master’s Degree in Finance or any Master’s degree with 27 graduate quarter credit hours (18 semester credit hours) in Finance (Banking, Investments, Securities, etc.).
• Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).
• No travel.
• Must be able to lift 1 lb.
• Mobility within the office includes movement from floor to floor.
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations.
• Strong mental acuity.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

• $2,300-$2,600 is the expected starting pay per online assignment for this position per quarter.
• $3,000 is the expected starting pay per on-campus assignment for this position per quarter.
• SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans.
• Well-being incentives.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
• Tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA).
• 401(k) retirement benefit.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Entertainment and retail discounts.
• Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.