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Working TitleInstructor of Finance

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202500056F

Proposed Annual Salary RangeIf a Master’s degree, $73,000 to $100,000 – if “instructor rank,” $73,000 to $85,000. If senior instructor $93,000 to $100,000. If PhD and Scholarly Academic $100,000 to $140,000. If “instructor rank,” $100,000 to $115,000; if “senior instructor” $130,000

Employee Benefits

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week40

Description of Work Unit

The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school serving about 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in its on-campus and online programs. We are a purpose-driven community seeking to fulfill our mission of transforming lives and improving the world through business education, scholarly research, and community engagement. Our vision is to inspire and inform business practices that improve societal well-being and the health of our planet.

The Department of Finance and Real Estate is one of five departments in the College of Business. It has a strong record of research and teaching accomplishments and expects faculty members to be engaged in our academic community. The Department offers undergraduate concentrations in finance (with options in corporate finance, investments, and real estate), financial planning, and real estate. In addition, it offers a master’s degree in finance and participates in the other graduate programs of the College.

The Department currently has 13 tenure-track and 6 non-tenure-track faculty. It serves approximately 3,100 undergraduate business majors, approximately 1,000 undergraduate students enrolled in the business minor, 20 graduate students in the Master of Finance program, and about 1,000 MBA students.

Tenure/Tenure Track?No

% Research0-20

% Teaching70-90

% Service10

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on05/11/2025

Number of Vacancies

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Finance and Real Estate invites applications for the position of Instructor of Finance. This is a nine-month non-tenure track continuing appointment with benefits.

The teaching load for this full-time (100% FTE ) position is seven or eight courses annually, to be determined by the Department chair. This position addresses teaching needs in finance and financial planning.

Specific responsibilities include teaching finance and financial planning courses in the undergraduate program, including the Business minor, and potentially in the College’s MBA programs. Evening and online teaching may be required. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of course delivery, including syllabus production, lecturing, meeting with students, and assigning final grades. Some courses have multiple sections and several instructors; thus, instructors must coordinate syllabi and grading standards.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Required Job Qualifications

+ Applicants must have a master’s degree or PhD in finance or a related field.

+ Applicants must also have a demonstrated ability or potential for quality teaching and will typically have multiple semesters of experience teaching finance and/or financial planning at a business school.

+ Excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and collegiality are essential.

+ Ability to collaborate with other faculty members and contribute to improving the content and delivery of courses.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with

(1) directly relevant teaching experience,

(2) relevant professional experience,

(3) demonstrated excellence in teaching finance and/or financial planning, and

(4) ability to positively contribute to a collegial atmosphere in the Department and the College.

Special Instructions to Applicants

An application packet will consist of: 1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position at Colorado State University along with a description of the applicant’s ability to meet the position’s required and preferred qualifications; 2) a vita; 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness; 4) one-page statement of teaching philosophy; 5) evidence/sample of one recent research publication or working paper (optional); and 6) contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than 11:59pm MST May 11, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries to Jennifer Coats Search Committee Chair at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated confidentially. Application materials of finalist candidates may be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Finance and Real Estate.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Search ContactJennifer Coats, [email protected]

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryInstructional Course Delivery

Duty/Responsibility

+ Deliver instructional course material and enhance learning via various teaching techniques.

+ Construct course syllabus adhering to College of Business assurance of learning outcomes and departmental standards.

+ Administer courses through Colorado State University’s learning management system.

Percentage Of Time70-90

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

+ Serve on departmental, college and university committees; student mentorship for career preparedness, faculty guidance for regional and national finance competitions, and potentially finance club advisor.

Percentage Of Time10

Job Duty CategoryResearch (if such duties are relevant)

Duty/Responsibility

+ Design, analyze, submit, and publish theoretical, experimental, or empirical studies in peer-reviewed journals.

Percentage Of Time0-20

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a master's degree or PhD in finance or a related field?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Sample Syllabus or syllabi

+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy

+ Other

Optional Documents

+ Publication 1