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

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 member’s expertise and pedagogical excellence will play a vital role in advancing the department’s mission and vision, fostering academic growth, and preparing students for professional achievement in the field of financial planning.

Essential Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in financial planning and selected areas of accounting and business fundamentals, aligned with the candidate’s 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.

Required:

• Master’s degree in taxation 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).

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 thrive. We 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, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington.