Lecturer in International Business
About The Position
The CU Denver Business School is establishing a pool of lecturers for future temporary, non-tenure-track appointments during the 2026–2027 academic year. Appointments are part-time, less than 50% FTE, made semester by semester as teaching needs arise. Lecturers teach International Business courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally limited to three credit hours, in person, hybrid, remote, or online. The role involves delivering tailored instruction to students with varied language and cultural backgrounds in line with prescribed curriculum objectives and outcomes. Lecturers prepare balanced, rigorous lesson plans, assess student progress against course objectives, and follow program policies and procedures, including reporting student offenses such as plagiarism, cheating, and absences. The position may involve occasional evening or weekend work. Employees follow a hybrid structure and may work remotely or from the office according to task needs or personal work preferences; office work is encouraged for tasks requiring substantial collaboration. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, overtime compensation, or benefits. The listed compensation is $5,660 per three-credit undergraduate course or $6,135 per three-credit graduate course, depending on course level.
Requirements
- Master’s or higher degree in International Business, MBA, International Studies, or a closely related field relevant to the course topic.
- Recent significant professional, technical, or managerial experience in the discipline related to the teaching assignment; significant experience is defined as at least five years of duties and responsibilities.
- Knowledge and proficiency in international business and a related discipline.
- Ability to teach online courses, both asynchronous and synchronous.
- Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching in a related discipline.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
- Ability to plan, establish, and implement teaching goals and objectives independently, without guidance or direction from other faculty.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all institutional levels.
- Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, including maintaining a dedicated workspace free of excessive noise or distractions, reliable internet connectivity, and participating in extended virtual meetings.
- Ability to independently manage time, remain stationary for prolonged computer-based work, and transport necessary equipment between remote work locations and the office as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Prior teaching experience in International Business, International Business Negotiations, International Trade, International Management, International Marketing, E-Commerce (including Cross-Border E-Commerce), Global Supply Chain Management, International Finance, or related areas.
Responsibilities
- Teach International Business courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally in three-credit-hour courses.
- Deliver tailored instruction to students with a variety of language and cultural backgrounds, in accordance with curricular objectives and outcomes.
- Prepare balanced, rigorous lesson plans before 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
