Lecturer: MS Finance-Financial Planning Capstone

Position Overview

Rutgers School of Business-Camden seeks a Lecturer to develop and teach an online capstone course for the MS in Finance-Financial Planning program beginning Spring 2026. The course is designed for financial planning students to apply the CFP Board Principle Knowledge Topics by developing and presenting a comprehensive financial plan. This role supports the School’s mission of cultivating ethical, inclusive, and transformative business leaders. Department: School of Business - Cmd. Position Status: Part Time. Posting Number: 25FA0178.

Compensation: Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, following university policies, salary schedules, and departmental budgets. Final offers will take into account market benchmarks and internal equity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and teach the new capstone course, including textbook selection, syllabus drafting, lecture video recordings, assessment design, and course setup on Canvas.
• Ensure the course meets the following learning objectives: formulating a comprehensive financial plan, effectively communicating it, analyzing client financials, identifying plan strengths and weaknesses, evaluating external factors, and applying the CFP Board Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct.
• Submit a draft syllabus by August 31, 2025 for review.
• During the course, monitor and respond to student inquiries daily (within 24 hours), post weekly announcements, provide timely feedback, facilitate student interactions, and offer virtual office hours as needed.
• Collaborate with department guidelines and online teaching best practices.

Required Qualifications

• An advanced degree in finance and/or CFP certification along with a bachelor's degree.
• Proven sustained professional or consulting experience in finance and financial planning.
• Demonstrated ability to teach in an online environment with effective communication and course management skills.
• Familiarity with online learning management systems, preferably Canvas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in developing online courses for graduate-level programs.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and student engagement, especially in an asynchronous format.
• Familiarity with the CFP Board Principal Knowledge Topics.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: Rutgers Benefits Overview.