Lecturer in Insurance and Estate Planning (Rutgers The State University of New Jersey School of Business)

	Lecturer, Insurance and Estate Planning
Department	School of Business - Cmd
Salary	Salary per Credit
Posting Summary	The Finance Area of Rutgers School of Business-Camden seeks applications for a Lecturer to develop and teach a course on Insurance and Estate Planning as part of our online Master of Science in Finance (MSF) – Wealth Management graduate degree program, starting in Spring 2025. This position may extend beyond that term. The course will be delivered entirely online in an asynchronous format, and its offering is subject to sufficient enrollment. The Insurance and Estate Planning course introduces students to the insurance and estate planning topics that are included in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam. Insurance topics include: • Principles of risk and insurance • Analysis of risk exposures • Insurance needs analysis and selection • Health/life/disability/long-term care insurance Estate planning topics include: • Estate planning goals and documents • Gift and estate tax compliance and calculation • Sources of estate liquidity • Strategies to transfer property The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching this new course. Course development entails selecting a textbook, drafting a syllabus, recording lecture videos, designing assessments, and organizing the course within Canvas, Rutgers’s Learning Management System, in accordance with the school’s guidelines for online teaching. The school offers a one-time stipend for course development. A draft of the syllabus must be submitted by June 1, 2024, for review. While teaching the course, the candidate is expected to check for student questions daily and respond within 24 hours, make weekly announcements regarding course content and upcoming deadlines, provide timely feedback on student work, facilitate student interactions, offer virtual office hours as needed, and comply with grade submission policies and deadlines. Minimum Education and Experience: Applicants must possess an advanced degree in finance and/or CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification, in addition to a bachelor’s degree. Proven sustained engagement as a full-time professional or consultant in the areas of finance applicable to this position is required for future teaching assignments. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, especially in an online environment. Practical experience in insurance and/or estate planning will be considered an advantage. Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications must be submitted electronically and should include the following: 1) a cover letter or letter of application, 2) a resume or CV, and 3) teaching ratings, if available.
Posting Number	24FA0158

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Applicants must possess an advanced degree in finance and/or CFP (Certified Financial Planner) certification, in addition to a bachelor’s degree. Proven sustained engagement as a full-time professional or consultant in the areas of finance applicable to this position is required for future teaching assignments.
Overview	Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.
Statement	The Rutgers School of Business-Camden’s (RSBC) mission is to develop ethical, inclusive, and transformative business leaders. As one of two leading business schools in Rutgers University, RSBC is deeply entrenched as a key partner with South Jersey corporations and communities. Our excellent faculty are subject matter experts whose intellectual contributions enrich academia and the practice of business. RSBC’s graduate and undergraduate programs reflect a healthy mix of on-campus and online programs that develop our workforce and future leaders with the most current business knowledge and practice. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our students, faculty, and staff, as well as our creation of an inclusive environment that delivers rich learning opportunities and experiences which cares for the whole person. RSBC’s location provides access to more than 30 Fortune 500 companies in the New Jersey-Philadelphia region. The Small Business Development Center and Professional and Executive Education (PEER) units provide value-added partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders that enrich both our teaching and research. The integration of excellence in teaching, research, and service positions RSBC as a powerhouse at a regional and national level.

Posting Details

Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/221447
Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ

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