VTSU Online Instructor – BUS-3230-SO02: Financial Mgmt

Vermont State University Online seeks an adjunct instructor to teach a 3-credit Business course during the Spring 2027 semester between 3/15/2027-5/2/2027.  The course will be taught 100% online using Canvas. 

Vermont State University fosters the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of every student in a community committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide innovative professional and liberal arts educational experiences that prepare students to be critical thinkers and engaged global citizens.

POSITION: 

Part-time, Adjunct Instructor

RESPONSIBILITIES:

VTSU Online uses Canvas and provides a generic course template for all courses. The instructor is responsible for adding outcomes, academic materials, discussion and assignment that support  the course description. Additionally, VTSU Online instructors are obligated to adhere to the VTSU Online Standards that address instructor presence, student engagement, instructor expectations, and assessment of student work.

Course # & Name: BUS-3230-SO02: Financial Mgmt

Credits: 3

Course description:

This course covers the principles of finance, emphasizing financial management and its goals and functions. Topics covered in this course include working-capital management, the capital-budgeting process, financial planning, short- and long-term financing, financial analysis, and the time value of money. Students will also learn to identify risks associated with various financial decisions.

Qualifications:

For consideration, candidates must possess at least a master's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.  For consideration, candidates must possess at least a master’s degree in a related discipline.  A minimum of five years of experience teaching fully online, asynchronous courses is required, along with demonstrated familiarity with adult learning theory.  Experience with Canvas is preferred.  Faculty are responsible for designing their own course with the full support of an instructional designer and the structured VTSU Online Canvas Template.  Instructors are expected to add weekly content including outcomes, readings, videos, discussions, and assessments in alignment with the course description, and follow and VTSU Online Standards of course design, readiness, instructor presence, engagement, assessment, and accessibility.  The full course must be ready and published at least one week prior to the start of the semester.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, a letter of reference, academic transcript, and statement of commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.  Compensation is dependent upon online teaching experience (within and outside of the Vermont State Colleges System) and bargaining unit status; the starting range is between $1000-1250 per credit. 

The University values diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. VTSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, ancestry, place of birth, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age or veteran status, or against a qualified individual with a disability, or any other person whose status is protected under local, state or federal laws.  In compliance with ADA requirements, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.  Applicants needing special accommodations should contact Human Resources.

DATES: 3/15/2027-5/2/2027

Scheduled Hours Weekly:

40

Budgeted Wage for this Position:

$1000/credit.

Exempt Status:

Exempt

Grade:

P01

Job Posting Responsibilities:

Unit Determination:

VTSU Online Faculty - VSC Faculty Federation