Lecturer in Finance

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

2d • $5,660 - $6,135 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver Business School is establishing a pool of Lecturers in Finance for future temporary, non-tenure-track appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year. Appointments are part-time, less than 50% FTE, and are made semester by semester as teaching needs arise.

Lecturers teach Finance courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally limited to three credit hours. Instruction may take place in person, online-remote, or hybrid formats. Responsibilities include adapting instruction to learners from varied language and cultural backgrounds; preparing balanced, rigorous lesson plans aligned with curricular objectives and outcomes; assessing student progress; and following program policies, including reporting student offenses such as plagiarism, cheating, and absences.

The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or overtime compensation. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. The role may be performed on site and involves extended sitting, occasional standing and walking, reaching, keyboard and mouse use, and near vision for computer work. Lifting is generally minimal, though bending or reaching to retrieve items may be involved.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Finance or a closely related field.
• At least two years of significant professional, technical, or managerial experience in a discipline related to the teaching assignment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching in a related discipline.
• Understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and commitment to developing equitable practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
• Ability to plan, establish, and implement teaching goals and objectives independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Finance or a closely related field.
• Prior online teaching experience in Finance and a record of teaching multiple finance courses.
• Professional designations such as CFA and CFP.

Responsibilities

• Teach Finance classes in the CU Denver Business School at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Deliver instruction tailored to students with a variety of language and cultural backgrounds and aligned with prescribed curricular objectives and outcomes.
• Prepare balanced, rigorous lesson plans before each class.
• Assess student progress according to curricular objectives and outcomes.
• Adhere to program policies and procedures, including reporting student offenses such as plagiarism, cheating, and absences.

What This Job Offers

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