Lecturer in Finance

Metropolitan State University of Denver • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Department of Finance at MSU Denver invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Finance beginning August 2026 (preferred start date) or January 2027. This is a non-tenure-track faculty position with primary responsibilities in teaching and service. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses and contribute to service activities that support the mission of the Department of Finance, the College of Business, and the University.

Requirements

• Candidates must meet the criteria as described in the College of Business Faculty Qualifications policy at the time of hire for Instructional Practitioner (IP) or Scholarly Practitioner (SP) status (as defined by the University). These classifications are explained in detail in the document linked here: Faculty Qualifications Policy

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of ten consecutive years of significant professional experience in the finance industry, current at the time of hire
• The ability to teach upper division finance courses, along with at least three years of successful university-level teaching experience
• Professional certifications, such as CFP, CFA, etc.
• A record of intellectual or professional contributions shared with the broader academic or professional community, or the demonstrated ability to develop such contributions based on industry experience
• Experience teaching in an online environment using Canvas or other similar learning management system
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses using a variety of instructional formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online delivery
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, as reflected in course design, instructional effectiveness, and student outcomes
• Advise and mentor students on academic planning, career preparation, and opportunities within the finance profession
• Contribute to service activities within the department, college, and/or university
• Maintain active engagement with the finance profession through professional experience, consulting, or applied scholarship
• Support the department’s mission of preparing students for careers in finance and related fields

Benefits

• MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed