Associate Professor, Undergraduate Studies, CFFP

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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

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