Undergraduate Finance Adjunct Faculty
Remote
Temporary
Charter Oak State College
Experienced
Details:
Posted: Friday, 11/7/25Level: Adjunct
Closing Date: Monday, 12/22/25
Location:
Charter Oak State College185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051
*This position is remote.
Please take a look at our website to find out more about our college. Charter Oak State College
Charter Oak State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.Anticipated Start Date:
Fall 2025Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chair-Business & Technology Department, the Undergraduate Adjunct Faculty members are responsible for designing and teaching the content of the classes and facilitating learning.We have openings in the following subject area:
Undergraduate Finance Subjects:
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Markets
- Financial Investments
- Financial Regulations and Ethics
- Investment Portfolio Analysis
- Foundations of FinTech
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence
- Financial Modeling and Data Visualizations
- Finance Capstone
Candidates are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with reliable technology and access to high-speed internet.
Supervisory and Other Relationships:
No supervisory responsibilities.Position Responsibilities:
The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position, but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.
- Work with the Department Chair and Instructional Design Team in creating an online asynchronous course that satisfies all content quality and accessibility requirements.
- Proven ability to develop engaging, accessible, and high-quality asynchronous online course curriculum that meets established industry standards (e.g., Quality Matters (QM), Universal Design for Learning (UDL)).
- Complete the Charter Oak Faculty Orientation before being given their first course assignment and contract.
- Prior to the course start, complete a quality check/review of each assigned course.
- Engage fully with students in assigned course/s. This translates to having active course participation and being responsive (within 2 business days) and supporting their success.
- Conduct course/s as designed through the learning management system (Blackboard).
- Proactively reach out to students that miss assignments.
- Refer or notify appropriate academic and/or support services such as tutoring or advising as appropriate.
- Post weekly course updates and announcements.
- Maintain and submit accurate and timely reports for student grades.
- Adhere to all Charter Oak State College faculty expectations regarding engagement in the course through the discussion board and personalized/substantive feedback to students on assessments.
- Respond promptly to student, Program Director, and college emails.
- Maintains current knowledge of professional issues.
- Carries out duties in compliance with all federal, state, and college guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications:
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a diverse set of faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills. Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Minimum of three years professional experience in the subject area being instructed.
- Demonstrated training or experience in teaching in an online asynchronous environment.
- Effective communication skills.
- Demonstrated competency in computer applications.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidates of the position will additionally possess the following:- Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Demonstrated experience designing and/or teaching the specific finance subject matter in an online asynchronous environment.
- Abreast of current industry practices, trends, tools in the field of Finance.
- Knowledge of and ability to incorporate Excel, AI, and other appropriate tools into classes.
- At least two (2) years of higher education teaching experience and/or one (1) year of higher education online teaching experience.
- Prior experience using Blackboard.
Substitution Allowed:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated, are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to any degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.Starting Salary:
Faculty are paid on a per student basis for teaching.
Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
Selection Procedure:
Application materials will be evaluated by the Chair-Business & Technology Department. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. Charter Oak State College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.Clery Act
Attached is Charter Oak's Annual Security Report to comply with the requirement of the Clery Act which outlines several administrative items related to campus security.
https://www.charteroak.edu/security/
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
Charter Oak State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.
CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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