Department
School of Business-Office
By applying to this posting, you are entering an applicant pool for affiliate faculty. Screening of applicants will take place when positions come available. The number of these temporary, part-time, non-tenure track academic positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the program. As such, not everyone in the applicant pool for this position will be contacted and/or selected to teach.
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 of Finance
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 almost 400 majors and offer undergraduate degrees in Finance, Real Estate, and Banking, 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.
The Department of Finance at MSU Denver invites applications for part-time Affiliate Instructor teaching positions in Real Estate.
For more information about the B.S. in Real Estate in the Department of Finance in our AACSB-accredited College of Business, please visit:
For more information about the FHL Bank Topeka Affordable Housing Institute at MSU Denver, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/affordable-housing-institute.
Responsibilities
1. Teach three to nine credit hourseach semester. Coursesfor which affiliate faculty may be needed include:
REL 2200: Real Estate Principles
REL 3400: Real Estate Financial Modeling
REL 3900: Real Estate Finance and Investment
REL 2400: Introduction to Affordable Housing
REL 3010: Affordable Housing Property Management
REL 3910: Affordable Housing Finance
2. Be available for consultation with students
3. Work and interact with diverse groups of individuals including other members of the Department of Finance faculty and the Department of Finance Chair
4. As the Department of Finance is becoming increasingly oriented to online and hybrid delivery systems, successful experience with electronic LMS (in particular, Canvas) is a plus
Further, 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.
Qualifications for REL 2200, REL 3400, REL 3900 and REL 3910
- Master of Science in Real Estate, Master of Science in Financeor Master in Business Administration(M.B.A.)
PhD in Real Estate or PhD in Finance or ABD with dissertation complete, defense pending
At least one year teaching at the college level
Qualifications for REL 2400 and REL 3010
Required Qualifications
- Master of Science in Real Estate,Master of Science in Finance, Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.)or Master in Public Administration (M.P.A.)
PhD in Real Estate, PhD in Financeor PhD in Public Administration or ABD with dissertation complete, defense pending
At least one year teaching at the college level
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 should expect 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.
For more information, please view pay rates under the 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:
Curriculum vitae or resume
Cover letter. Please indicate in your cover letter your educational preparation and/or professional experience in any of the course topics listed in the Responsibilities section of this position announcement.
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 will be required of the candidate selected for hire.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Posting Representative
Tanya Rogowsky
Posting Representative Email
[email protected]Benefits
The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more.
For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at[email protected].
Background Checks
Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.
Diversity Statement
Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.
We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.
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