Lecturer in Finance

Position Summary

The Department of Finance at MSU Denver invites applications for a full-time Lecturer in Finance beginning August 2026 (preferred start date) or January 2027. This is a non-tenure-track faculty position with primary responsibilities in teaching and service.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses and contribute to service activities that support the mission of the Department of Finance, the College of Business, and the University.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate finance courses using a variety of instructional formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online delivery
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching, as reflected in course design, instructional effectiveness, and student outcomes
• Advise and mentor students on academic planning, career preparation, and opportunities within the finance profession
• Contribute to service activities within the department, college, and/or university
• Maintain active engagement with the finance profession through professional experience, consulting, or applied scholarship
• Support the department’s mission of preparing students for careers in finance and related fields

Required Qualifications

Candidates must meet the criteria as described in the College of Business Faculty Qualifications policy at the time of hire for Instructional Practitioner (IP) or Scholarly Practitioner (SP) status (as defined by the University). These classifications are explained in detail in the document linked here: Faculty Qualifications Policy

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of ten consecutive years of significant professional experience in the finance industry, current at the time of hire
• The ability to teach upper division finance courses, along with at least three years of successful university-level teaching experience
• Professional certifications, such as CFP, CFA, etc.
• A record of intellectual or professional contributions shared with the broader academic or professional community, or the demonstrated ability to develop such contributions based on industry experience
• Experience teaching in an online environment using Canvas or other similar learning management system

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $110,000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more.

Instructions to Apply

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver's career site, https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver and search for JR105114.

To support a thorough evaluation of your qualifications and potential contributions as a faculty member, please upload the following required materials:

1. Curriculum vitae
2. Letter of application/cover letter
3. Unofficial graduate transcripts
4. References. Please include the names and contact information for three professional references.

Important Note: Due to volume of applications received, only applications completed as outlined above will be considered. Please ensure you have uploaded all required documents into the Resume/Cover letter section of the application. A maximum of 5 files can be uploaded; you may combine some documents together or combine all documents into one pdf file if needed.

References will not be contacted until later in the search process and only with the candidate’s permission.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Deadline

Priority will be given to applications received through April 13th at 11:59 PM MST; applications will be accepted until the position is filled.