"Lecturer in Accounting"

Position Details

CU Denver Business School

Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer

Working Title: Lecturer in Accounting

FTE: Part-time

Salary Range: $5,535 per 3-credit undergraduate course/$6,000 per 3-credit graduate course

Position #00756276 - Requisition #36717

Job Description

The CU Denver Business School is seeking applications for a Lecturer in Accounting position. This posting will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure-track positions for the 2025-2026 academic year will be made. Appointments will be part-time (less than 50% FTE) and will be made semester-by-semester, as teaching needs arise.

What you will do:

The Lecturer(s) selected will teach in the Accounting discipline at the CU Denver Business School. Classes taught will be at either the undergraduate or graduate level and will generally be limited to three credit hours. Classes will be facilitated in varying modalities (in person, hybrid, remote or online).

Duties include delivery of tailored instruction to a variety of language and cultural backgrounds in accordance with prescribed curricular objectives and outcomes, preparing for each class ahead of time with balanced rigorous lesson plans, assessing student progress according to curricular objectives and outcomes, and adhering to program policies and procedures by reporting student offenses (plagiarism, cheating, absences, etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or terminal degree in Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Fiscal Reporting, Fiscal Management, Financial Forecasting, or a directly related field from an accredited institution and additional certifications, licensures, and/or trainings as applicable.
• Recent significant professional, technical, or managerial experience in the discipline related to the teaching assignment; at a minimum, significant experience is interpreted as at least five years of duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching in Accounting.
• Professional certification/licensure in accounting or allied field, e.g., CPA, CMA, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and proficiency in related discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching in related discipline.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
• Ability to effectively plan, establish and implement teaching goals and objectives independently without guidance and direction from other faculty.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

Conditions of Employment

Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required. This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $5,535 to $6,000 depending upon course level. As a part-time teaching role, this position is not eligible for overtime nor benefits.

Required Application Materials

To apply, please visit: www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

1. A current resume/CV

Please note that applicants will be asked to provide original transcripts from their highest degree and two letters of reference upon hire.

Questions should be directed to HR & Payroll Manager Tanner Hivner at 303-315-8039 or via email at tanner.hivner@ucdenver.edu.

Application Deadline

03/31/2026