Finance Teaching Questions

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Hi. I am currently completing a PhD in Finance and I am considering various teaching options since the academic job market is so tight. I have been advised that I should look at some non-traditional options, particularly online options. I'm interested in finding out more about typical online programs at strictly online institutions (Capella, Phoenix etc.), traditional institutions that have ventured into online, and industry groups/associations etc that teach online and in person (Kaplan, Premia, NYIF etc). I've tried calling HR departments and have gotten nowhere. I'm trying to find out what they typically pay, what they look for in instructors, if the instructors develop the material, and what the general process is for becoming an instructor. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Blanket

Hi. I am currently completing a PhD in Finance and I am considering various teaching options since the academic job market is so tight. I have been advised that I should look at some non-traditional options, particularly online options. I'm interested in finding out more about typical online programs at strictly online institutions (Capella, Phoenix etc.), traditional institutions that have ventured into online, and industry groups/associations etc that teach online and in person (Kaplan, Premia, NYIF etc). I've tried calling HR departments and have gotten nowhere. I'm trying to find out what they typically pay, what they look for in instructors, if the instructors develop the material, and what the general process is for becoming an instructor. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Is your goal to teach or do research?

If your goal is to do research, before you go your suggested route:

1) is there a way to get your current institution to give you a one-year TI or Visiting position? If so, you don't end up with a gap in your CV, and can give FMA a shot this year. The list of schools is not as bad as I had feared it would be.

2) If not, have you looked at any positions with the Fed or a research position in industry? It is still possible to re-enter academia if you only spend one or two years there.


If you enjoy teaching, disregard everything that I've posted. But if your goal is research, you should do everything in your power to avoid the online programs for now.