Lecturer in Risk Management & Insurance

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

2d • $5,660 - $6,135 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Colorado Denver Business School is establishing a pool of Lecturers in Risk Management & Insurance for future temporary, non-tenure-track appointments. Appointments are part-time, less than 50% FTE, and made semester by semester as teaching needs arise. The pool is anticipated to remain active through January 2027; this posting does not necessarily represent a current opening.

Lecturers teach Risk Management & Insurance courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally limited to three credit hours. Instruction may be in person, online-remote, or hybrid, and may use one or multiple modalities. The role includes preparing and delivering instruction tailored to students of varied language and cultural backgrounds, preparing rigorous lesson plans aligned with curricular objectives, assessing student progress, and following program policies, including reporting student offenses.

The position follows a hybrid work structure, with work performed remotely or from the office according to task demands or personal work preferences. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. This part-time teaching role is not eligible for benefits or overtime compensation. The salary range is $5,660 per three-credit undergraduate course or $6,135 per combined undergraduate/graduate course, depending on course level. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s or higher degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management and Insurance, Marketing, or a closely related field.
• At least 10 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.
• Exceptional understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and a commitment to developing equitable practices.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership qualities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience in Risk Management and Insurance in person, online, or hybrid.
• Professional designations such as CPCU or ARM.

Responsibilities

• Teach Risk Management & Insurance courses at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Deliver instruction tailored 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.
• Teach in one or more modalities: in person, online-remote, or hybrid.
• Plan, establish, and implement teaching goals and objectives independently.

What This Job Offers

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