The Personal Financial Planning program at Kansas State University seeks qualified professionals to apply for a part-time, temporary instructor pool. Temporary instructors will be expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in areas of financial planning, including investments, insurance, taxation, and estate planning.
Temporary instructors will provide high-quality instruction that connects financial planning theory with professional practice and prepares students for careers in the financial planning profession. Depending on the course assignment, responsibilities may include developing or adapting course materials, delivering instruction in online or in-person formats, assessing student learning, providing timely feedback, and maintaining regular communication with students and program faculty.
The program is particularly interested in hiring qualified candidates with expertise in investment planning, insurance and risk management, tax planning, and estate planning.
Availability of these non-tenure track positions vary and are dependent upon need. Applicants in this pool may or may not be considered. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and placed in a pool for consideration. As positions become available, the program chair will select candidates that meet the program’s instructional needs from the pool and contact those candidates accordingly.
The School of Consumer Sciences transforms lives through education, scholarship and community engagement in consumer-focused business disciplines. Through the event and hospitality management, fashion studies, personal financial planning and sensory sciences programs, we prepare learners to live meaningful lives that have a sustainable impact on the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Worksite Description
This position is remote eligible, though there may be opportunities for on-campus work depending on instructional needs of the program.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Please submit the following documents:
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the program chair, Dr. Megan McCoy, at meganmccoy@ksu.edu with the subject line: PFP Instructor Pool.
Applications close on: March 30, 2027
$5,000 - $6,000 per 3-credit hour course
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Employees must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment. International candidates who require employer-sponsored work authorization are welcome to apply. Eligibility for visa sponsorship depends on several factors, including but not limited to, the job’s occupational requirements, specific duties, wage level, the candidate’s qualifications (such as degree field) and available departmental resources. As a result, not all positions or applicants will be eligible for sponsorship.
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
Kansas participates in the MakeMyMove program, which connects eligible newcomers with participating communities offering financial incentives, housing support, and local perks to help make your move easier and more rewarding. If relocating from outside of Kansas you can visit the site to apply online for the program incentives.
Upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment, a candidate may be subject to a background check per K-State’s background check policy.
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