Instructor
About The Position
The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) Business School invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position in Finance at the level of either Instructor or Senior Instructor. Funding for this position is available continuously with a successful renewal of the contract. We seek candidates with a deep commitment to teaching. The Business School brings together a world-class faculty, top-notch students, and influential business partners. With classes offered during the day, in the evening, and online, the Business School is the largest graduate school of business in the region and business professionals' first choice. The undergraduate business program offers traditional and cutting-edge majors and is undergoing a period of rapid growth. Open Rank: Instructor of Finance What you will do: A successful candidate hired at the level of either Instructor or Senior Instructor can expect a 70%25 teaching work distribution (7 courses annually), 20%25 service, and 10%25 research/scholarship. The instructor role has research/scholarship responsibilities that may consist of publications in practitioner journals, documented professional education experiences, or participation in professional conferences. At either rank, faculty are expected to demonstrate continued professional growth in their fields.
Requirements
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Required qualifications for applicants at the Instructor level include: a 'Master's degree in Finance or a closely related field at least one year of full-time teaching experience, or teaching at least four sessions as an instructor or an adjunct faculty, in Finance, or a closely related field
- Required qualifications for applicants at the Senior Instructor level include: a 'Master's degree in Finance or a closely related field at least three years of full-time teaching experience as an instructor or an adjunct faculty, in Finance, or a closely related field. Must demonstrate evidence that substantive productivity has been achieved in teaching, research, service, or a combination of these in the last five years
- Applicants at either Instructor or Senior Instructor level must have the ability to teach in various subjects such as Investment and Portfolio Management, Corporate Finance, Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Derivatives and International Finance.
- The ability to develop an undergraduate elective course is a plus.
- Typical indicators include past teaching of similar courses, relevant course work at the graduate level, or highly relevant peer-reviewed quality research work on the subject.
Nice To Haves
- A Ph.D. or DBA in Finance (or related fields) from an AACSB accredited university
- Experience in online or hybrid delivery
- Potential for teaching effectiveness. Typical indicators include past teaching/course evaluations, a documented history of developed courses/curricula, and/or pedagogical training.
- Experience in online or hybrid delivery.
- The applicant shows potential for teaching effectiveness.
Responsibilities
- A successful candidate hired at the level of either Instructor or Senior Instructor can expect a 70%25 teaching work distribution (7 courses annually), 20%25 service, and 10%25 research/scholarship.
- The instructor role has research/scholarship responsibilities that may consist of publications in practitioner journals, documented professional education experiences, or participation in professional conferences.
- At either rank, faculty are expected to demonstrate continued professional growth in their fields.
Benefits
- The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
