Lecturer in Risk Management & Insurance

University of Colorado • Denver, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Lecturers teach Risk Management & Insurance courses at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally limited to three credit hours. Instruction may be delivered in person, online remotely, or in a hybrid format. Responsibilities include tailoring instruction to students from varied language and cultural backgrounds in accordance with curricular objectives and outcomes; preparing balanced, rigorous lesson plans; assessing student progress; and following program policies and procedures, including reporting student offenses such as plagiarism, cheating, and absences.

The position follows a hybrid work structure, with work performed remotely or from the office as needed. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. This part-time teaching role is not eligible for benefits or overtime compensation and 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 a discipline related to the teaching assignment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching in a 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.
• 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 in a hybrid format.
• Professional designations such as CPCU or ARM.

Responsibilities

• Teach Risk Management & Insurance classes at the undergraduate or graduate level, generally limited to three credit hours.
• 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 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: Mid Level