Lecturer in Accounting

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The CU Denver Business School is establishing a pool of Lecturers in Accounting for future temporary, non-tenure-track appointments 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, in varying modalities including in-person, hybrid, remote, or online instruction.

The position involves delivering tailored instruction to students from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds in accordance with curricular objectives and outcomes; preparing balanced, rigorous lesson plans; assessing student progress; and following program policies and procedures, including reporting student offenses such as plagiarism, cheating, and absences. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. The position follows a hybrid work structure, with remote or office work as needed; office work is encouraged for tasks requiring substantial collaboration.

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

Requirements

• A master's 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 in writing and orally.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
• Ability to independently plan, establish, and implement teaching goals and objectives without guidance and direction 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 in 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.
• Deliver tailored instruction to students from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds in accordance 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