[Hiring] Instructor - Personal Financial Planning @Texas Tech University

Role Description

The School of Financial Planning’s Personal Finance Program in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Texas Tech University invites applications for a part-time adjunct 9-month remote instructor position. This position could start on December 15th, 2026.

Contributes to the university’s mission through teaching, research, and service, with some variation by academic unit.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in personal finance or a closely related discipline (e.g., family & consumer sciences, financial planning, consumer & family economics, family resource management).
• AFC® designation required. If the applicant is obtaining the AFC® designation (exam passed and working towards experience hours), please indicate this within the resume and/or cover letter.
• CFP® designation could be a suitable substitute for the AFC® designation, but earning the AFC® designation would be required within the first year of teaching.
• A terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., etc.) in personal finance or a closely related discipline could be a suitable substitute for the AFC® designation.
• Online college-level teaching experience or relevant industry experience in the financial services industry. 3-year minimum as evident in application documents (cover letter, resume, curriculum vitae).

Requirements

• Maintain a regular, active online presence; post announcements and facilitate discussions; respond to student inquiries within established timeframes (1 business day); and hold virtual office hours.
• Evaluate student assignments, exams, and projects; provide timely, constructive feedback; maintain an accurate gradebook; uphold academic integrity policies; and submit midterm and final grades by university deadlines.
• Monitor student progress, reach out to students who are falling behind, implement approved disability accommodations, and refer students to appropriate university resources (e.g., advising, tutoring, Student Disability Services, counseling).
• Teach assigned undergraduate courses in the online Personal Finance major/minor through the university's LMS, Canvas by following approved syllabi and course learning outcomes aligned with program registration requirements.
• Review and update course materials to reflect current personal finance information (e.g., tax law changes, contribution limits, interest rates, consumer protection regulations), and ensure materials meet university accessibility and online course quality standards.
• Comply with FERPA and university policies; communicate with the program director regarding course delivery and student concerns; participate in faculty trainings; contribute course-level assessment data to support program accreditation/registration; and maintain the AFC® designation (or required credential) and continuing education.

Benefits

• Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please include the following documents in your application:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Other document(s) directly related to required qualifications (resume, teaching evaluations).
  • List of references – 3 References with email addresses.
• Questions about this position should be directed to [email protected] .
• If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742-3851.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.