Lecturer in Accounting

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

2d • $5,660 - $6,135 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver Business School is establishing a pool of lecturers for future temporary, non-tenure-track appointments in Accounting during the 2025–2026 academic year. Appointments are part-time, less than 50% FTE, made semester by semester as teaching needs arise. Lecturers teach Accounting courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally limited to three credit hours, using in-person, hybrid, remote, or online modalities.

The role involves delivering instruction tailored to students with varied language and cultural backgrounds and aligned with prescribed curricular objectives and outcomes. Lecturers prepare balanced, rigorous lesson plans, assess student progress, and follow program policies, including reporting student offenses such as plagiarism, cheating, and absences. The position follows a hybrid work structure, with remote or office work depending on task demands or personal work preferences; office work is encouraged for tasks requiring substantial collaboration. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

The position is not eligible for benefits, overtime compensation, or visa sponsorship. Compensation is $5,660 per three-credit undergraduate course or $6,135 per three-credit graduate course, depending on course level.

Requirements

• A master's degree or terminal degree in Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Fiscal Reporting, Fiscal Management, Financial Forecasting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution, with additional certifications, licensures, and/or training as applicable.
• At least five years of significant professional, technical, or managerial experience in the discipline related to the teaching assignment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching in the related discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
• Ability to independently plan, establish, and implement teaching goals and objectives without guidance from other faculty.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience teaching Accounting.
• Professional certification or licensure in accounting or an allied field, such as CPA or CMA.

Responsibilities

• Teach Accounting courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally limited to three credit hours.
• Deliver instruction tailored to students with a variety of language and cultural backgrounds and aligned with curricular objectives and outcomes.
• Prepare balanced, rigorous lesson plans for each class.
• Assess student progress according to curricular objectives and outcomes.
• Follow program policies and procedures, including reporting student offenses such as plagiarism, cheating, and absences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level