[Hiring] Assistant Professor @The American College of Financial Services

Role Description

The Assistant Professor is primarily responsible for online teaching, course design, and curriculum development. The Assistant Professor serves as The College’s subject matter expert on the full spectrum of high-net-worth client engagement, which encompasses:

• Behavioral, psychological, and relational dimensions of wealth
• Advanced technical and cross-disciplinary wealth planning strategies

The Assistant Professor must apply their skill and expertise towards enabling students' achievement towards the goals and learning outcomes of College program(s). This position may typically be performed from remote locations.

Expected Contributions

• TEACHING (85%)
  • Act as the primary faculty member for assigned high net worth program areas.
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in various modalities (synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, in-person, etc.).
  • Support other programs where subject matter expertise is needed.
  • Maintain the quality in curriculum through development and updating of current course content.
  • Develop supplemental instructional materials and update previously prepared material.
  • Support student success through activities that enable substantive and regular interaction in classes.
  • Support student persistence and progression through the creation of an online community.
• SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY (10%)
  • Engage in relevant peer-reviewed research resulting in publications and presentations.
  • Maintain continuing education credits via professional development.
  • Engage in relevant non-peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• COLLEGE GOVERNANCE (5%)
  • Serve in College governance activities, program development, committee, or related services.
  • Exemplify and communicate the need for the highest level of ethical behavior in all program activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Financial Planning or equivalent professional degree or obtain Ph.D. within one year from the hiring date.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-time financial planning practitioner experience.
• Required Industry Designations: CFP®
• Preferred Industry Designations: CPWA®, CFA®, CPA®, EA®, CTFA®, AEP®.
• Required The College Designation(s) in the assigned courses of the program(s).
• Preferred The College Designations: ChFC®, CAP®, CLU®, RICP®, WMCP®, CLF®.
• In-depth knowledge of the professional and adult education fields.
• Advanced analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically and address complex problems.
• Must be able to work effectively as a member of The College’s faculty team.
• Ability to maintain and grow networks of professionals.

Benefits

• Lucrative Time Off (25-40 Days PTO, Paid Family Medical Leave, 11 Paid Holidays)
• Retirement Savings Plan with Supplemental Contribution and Match
• Tuition Remission and Reimbursement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness Benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible, hybrid, and remote work schedules