Affiliate Instructor, Real Estate

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach. About the University Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado , the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success. About the Department of Finance The University’s AACSB -accredited College of Business houses the departments of Finance, Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, Economics, Management, and Marketing. The Department of Finance upholds values that align with the broader mission of the university, emphasizing community, accessibility, diversity, respect, and excellence. Our collaborative team is comprised of eight full-time faculty members, alongside a skilled group of professional staff and part-time adjunct faculty. We serve almost 400 majors and offer undergraduate degrees in Finance, Real Estate, and Banking, as well as a Personal Financial Planning Certificate. Our approach integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources. Position Summary The Department of Finance at MSU Denver invites applications for part-time Affiliate Instructor teaching positions in Real Estate . For more information about the B.S. in Real Estate in the Department of Finance in our AACSB-accredited College of Business, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/finance/real-estate-bs . For more information about the FHL Bank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute at MSU Denver , please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/affordable-housing-institute .

Requirements

• Master of Science in Real Estate , Master of Science in Finance or Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• Master of Science in Real Estate , Master of Science in Finance , Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.) or Master in Public Administration (M.P.A.)

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Real Estate or PhD in Finance or ABD with dissertation complete, defense pending
• A t least one year teaching at the college level
• PhD in Real Estate , PhD in Finance or PhD in Public Administration or ABD with dissertation complete, defense pending
• At least one year teaching at the college level

Responsibilities

• Teach three to nine credit hours each semester . Courses for which affiliate faculty may be needed include: REL 2200: Real Estate Principles REL 3 400: Real Estate Financial Modeling REL 4300: Real Estate Finance and Investment REL 2400: Introduction to Affordable Housing REL 3010: Affordable Housing Property Management FIN 4810: Affordable Housing Finance
• Be available for consultation with students
• Work and interact with diverse groups of individuals including other members of the Department of Finance faculty and the Department of Finance Chair
• As the Department of Finance is becoming increasingly oriented to online and hybrid delivery systems, successful experience with electronic LMS (in particular, Canvas) is a plus
• teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.
• The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged.
• Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.

Benefits

• The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan.
• Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
• For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time