Associate Professor, Undergraduate Studies, CFFP

Job Title 

Associate Professor, Undergraduate Studies, CFFP

Job Description

For more than 80 years, Kaplan has been a trailblazer in education and professional advancement. We are a global company at the intersection of education and technology, focused on collaboration, innovation, and creativity to deliver a best-in-class educational experience and make Kaplan a great place to work.The future of education is here and we are eager to work alongside those who want to make a positive impact and inspire change in the world around them.

The College for Financial Planning, a Kaplan Company, invites applications for a professor at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank who will serve as the founding Department Chair of the newly established Department of Undergraduate Studies. Initially, this position involves establishing a new undergraduate Certificate in Finance and the Social Sciences. The College seeks a candidate to serve as a generalist in the field of social and behavioral sciences. Areas of specialization might include: Psychology , Sociology , and Economics.

Primary/Key Responsibilities 

• Provide leadership for the newly established Department of Undergraduate Studies, including the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation of new and part-time faculty.
• Lead the design and development of curriculum and content for new undergraduate certificates and micro credentials, delivered in both synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Serve as the lead instructor for undergraduate courses and programs, ensuring high standards of quality, academic integrity, student engagement, relevance, and accuracy to support student success.
• Research and contribute to the development of effective advising and student success models tailored to undergraduate learners.
• Manage and support a designated caseload of undergraduate student advisees.
• Engage in research and scholarship related to higher education, with a focus on adult learning, stackable credentials, undergraduate certificates, credit for prior learning, and evolving trends in the field—sharing insights to inform program
• development.
• Develop and support strategic initiatives, including articulation agreements and
• partnerships, to facilitate clear, accessible, and impactful undergraduate learning
• pathways.
• Being available and have computer access during standard business hours

Minimum Qualifications

• A terminal degree with 18 graduate credit hours in a relevant discipline in social and behavioral sciences
• 5+ years’ experience in a faculty role, with prior experience in academic administration, advising, and curriculum development
• Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, Adobe and learning management systems 
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, self-starter with high energy and diligent work ethic, ability to meet tight deadlines, extremely high reasoning ability, ability to work in a fast-paced environment 
• Solid understanding of the higher education landscape, particularly in terms of stackable undergraduate pathways, credit for prior learning, adult learning, and micro-credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience
• An educational background that includes finance or financial planning

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

Remote work providing flexible work/life balance
Comprehensive Retirement Package automatically enrolled in The Company Contribution Plan (8-10% annual company contribution based on tenure)
Our Gift of Knowledge Program provides tuition assistance and substantial discounts for our employees and close family members
Competitive health benefits and new hire eligibility starts day-1 of employment
Generous Paid Time Off includes paid holidays, vacation, personal, sick paid time-off, plus one (1) volunteer day and one (1) diversity and inclusion day to participate and give back to our local communities
And so much more!

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The salary range of this position is $70,000 - $90,000. Actual compensation for this role is determined by several factors including but not limited to job level, candidate's skills, experience, and education, among other factors determ