Lecturer in Finance

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CU Denver Business School is establishing a pool of Lecturers in Finance for temporary, non-tenure-track appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year. Appointments are part-time, less than 50% FTE, and made semester by semester as teaching needs arise. Lecturers teach Finance courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally limited to three credit hours, using one or more modalities: in person, online-remote, or hybrid.

The role involves delivering instruction tailored to students from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds and aligned with prescribed curricular objectives and outcomes. Lecturers prepare rigorous, balanced lesson plans, assess student progress, and follow program policies and procedures, including reporting student offenses such as plagiarism, cheating, and absences. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.

The position may be performed on site. Salary is $5,660 per three-credit undergraduate course or $6,135 per three-credit graduate course, depending on course level. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation or visa sponsorship. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for up to three months from the October 27, 2026 posting date, and the pool may close earlier if openings are filled.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher degree in Finance or a closely related field.
• Recent significant professional, technical, or managerial experience related to the teaching discipline; at least two years of duties and responsibilities.
• Knowledge and proficiency in the related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching in the related discipline.
• Demonstrated 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 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

• 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 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: Entry Level