Franklin University, located in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a Program Chair, Financial Planning & Financial Management to lead the Bachelor of Science in Financial Planning and the Associate and Bachelor of Science in Financial Management programs within the Ross College of Business. This is a full-time, 12-month position responsible for providing strategic direction for the programs through academic leadership, curriculum oversight, faculty supervision, teaching, assessment, scholarship, and engagement with industry and professional organizations. Candidates may work in a remote capacity, with an expectation to be onsite as needed to support departmental initiatives, strategic planning, collaboration, commencement, faculty assemblies, and other University events. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced academic leader to shape the future of financial education while preparing students for success in an evolving financial services profession.
The Program Chair provides leadership for all aspects of the Financial Planning and Financial Management programs, including oversight of curriculum quality, program assessment, accreditation and certification alignment, faculty development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position serves as the subject matter expert for the programs, leads curriculum development and revision efforts, approves course design and development, oversees course scheduling and staffing, and ensures program alignment with applicable accreditation standards and CFP® Board educational requirements. The Program Chair is responsible for recruiting, mentoring, assigning, observing, and evaluating lead faculty and adjunct faculty while fostering a collaborative and student-centered teaching environment. Additional responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the discipline, partnering with Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, Transfer Credit, and other University departments to support student success, leading annual program assessment activities, developing and maintaining a Program Advisory Board, collaborating with Marketing to support program growth, participating in University committees and governance, engaging in scholarship and professional development, and representing Franklin University through professional associations and community partnerships.
The ideal candidate will possess an earned doctorate in Finance, Financial Planning, or a closely related discipline from an institutionally (formerly regionally) accredited college or university, with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in the discipline. Candidates must have at least five years of university-level teaching experience and five years of progressively responsible leadership or management experience, along with demonstrated success in curriculum development, faculty leadership, assessment, and student engagement. The successful candidate will possess exceptional communication, collaboration, organizational, and leadership skills, demonstrate a commitment to student success and academic excellence, and be able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a dynamic higher education environment. Professional credentials such as Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) and/or Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®), along with significant professional experience in the financial services industry, are strongly preferred.
Franklin offers a competitive benefits package, incentive program and free parking. In addition, Franklin provides free tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members.
