About the University
Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University (MSU Denver) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado’s extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today’s college students.
Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success.
About the Department
The University’s AACSB-accredited College of Business houses the departments of Finance, Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, Economics, Management, and Marketing. The Department of Finance upholds values that align with the broader mission of the university, emphasizing community, accessibility, diversity, respect, and excellence. Our collaborative team is comprised of eight full-time faculty members, alongside a skilled group of professional staff and part-time adjunct faculty. We serve more than 400 majors and offer undergraduate degrees in Finance and Real Estate, an Affordable Housing Management Certificate, as well as a Personal Financial Planning Certificate. Our approach integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources.
Position Summary
The Department of Finance at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions. Affiliate Faculty are part-time, semester-by-semester instructors who teach courses as needed based on departmental demand. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate finance courses, which may include areas such as corporate finance, investments, financial institutions, personal financial planning, and related topics. Teaching assignments may vary by semester and will depend on the department’s scheduling needs. Affiliate Faculty are expected to deliver high-quality instruction, maintain clear communication with students, and adhere to departmental and university policies.
For more information about the Department of Finance in our AACSB-accredited College of Business, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/finance.
Responsibilities
Teach three to nine credit hours. Areas to be covered include: Managerial Finance, Principles of Investments, Personal Financial Planning and other courses, particularly in the area of Real Estate as needed.
Be available for consultation with students.
Will work and interact with diverse groups of individuals including other department faculty and Department Chair.
As the department is becoming increasingly oriented to online and hybrid delivery systems, successful experience with electronic LMS (in particular, Canvas) is a plus.
An affiliate faculty member’s duties may include but are not limited to: teaching assigned classes in person or online by delivering course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, addressing student questions consistent with university, college/school, and department policies, and providing online or in person academic support to students as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if required, with department course coordination policies; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies. The ability to adapt and learn new modes of instruction is highly encouraged. Candidates need to be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Finance or a closely related field
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. (ABD is accepted) in Finance or a closely related field
Professional certifications (such as CFP, CFA, or CPA)
Industry experience
Prior university-level teaching experience
Terms of Employment
Affiliate faculty are part-time, at-will employees hired to teach on a per credit hour basis for specific classes, usually on a semester-by-semester basis. Affiliate faculty are not eligible for benefit coverage under the University’s benefit program. All such teaching assignments are dependent on budget and enrollment.
Qualified candidates will be expected to teach in person/on campus upon hire.
Salary for Announcement
The final salary is based on the number of credit hours assigned at a rate determined by university policy.
Rate of pay per credit hour assignment can be between $1264 - $1482.
For more information, please view the pay rates under College of Business: Affiliate-Rates-AY-25-26.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through MSU Denver’s career site, https://www.msudenver.edu/careers. Complete applications will include the following materials:
Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume/cover letter submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.
Official transcripts and background check will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
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