Posting Detail Information

Working TitleAdjunct Faculty, Department of Finance & Real Estate - Open Pool

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Posting Number202400120F

Proposed Annual Salary RangePer course basis; default starting pay $7,000 - $7,500/class (full-time equivalent base salary of $62,222 - $66,667); in select instances, pay may be higher commensurate with experience/course complexity.

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Position TypeFaculty

Work Hours/Week

Description of Work Unit

The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school that enrolls more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students in on-campus and online programs annually. We are a top-ranked business school whose Online MBA program is #1 in Colorado and #10 in the nation, with a worldwide alumni base of 34,000 and growing. Our 8 centers of excellence connect students with industry experts, offering opportunities to expand their networks and engage in experiential learning.

We are a purpose-driven community consistently seeking to achieve our mission of transforming lives and improving the world around us through business education, scholarly research and community engagement. Our vision is to build a nationally recognized College that provides access to an exceptional business education to all those who want to learn, excels in research that advances our understanding of the world and leverages the power of business to make our world a better place.

The Department of Finance and Real Estate is one of five academic departments in the College of Business. The department has a strong record of teaching and research accomplishments as well as a collegial work environment.

The Department currently has 22 tenured/tenure-track and non-tenure faculty members who serve approximately 2,400 undergraduate business majors, over 1,600 undergraduate business minors, and 1,000 graduate students in the Master of Finance, MBA programs, and graduate certificate in applied finance. The MBA is offered in residence and via Colorado State University’s accredited learning programs. The Department offers an undergraduate concentration in finance, financial planning, and real estate.

Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities. Join our College community in Fort Collins, Colorado, to see how you can use business to create a better world.

Tenure/Tenure Track?

% Research0

% Teaching100

% Service0

% Administration0

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/30/2025

Number of VacanciesOpen Pool

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Finance and Real Estate in the College of Business may hire temporary faculty from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are made by the Department Chair.

Instructors may be hired for fall, spring, or summer term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the calendar year. Hiring decisions are normally made during late spring and throughout the summer for fall semester, during fall semester for spring semester, and during spring semester for the summer term.

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

Required Job Qualifications

• Applicable Master’s degree in order to teach in one or more of the following areas: financial management, international finance, investments, quantitative methods, financial planning, business analytics, Environmental, Social, and Governance ( ESG ), corporate finance, risk management, real estate, and real estate law

• Or earned J.D./PhD.

• Or PhD. candidate in the required field of study

• Or substantial executive-level experience in tandem with undergraduate degree

• Ability to teach courses in one or more of the following areas: financial management, international finance, investments, quantitative methods, financial planning, business analytics, ESG , corporate finance, risk management, real estate, and real estate law

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience teaching courses in these relevant subject areas: financial management, international finance, investments, quantitative methods, financial planning, business analytics, ESG , corporate finance, risk management, real estate, and real estate law

• Degree obtained from a school of business accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International)

• Previous university teaching experience in a college of business in relevant subject areas.

• Substantial business experience in relevant subject areas

• Experience with multi-media teaching techniques

Special Instructions to Applicants

Department of Finance and Real Estate, College of Business, Adjunct Faculty Open Pool. Applicants must submit (1) a vita/resume and (2) a cover letter that details required educational level, relevant university teaching experience or potential, relevant business experience, (3) evidence of teaching evaluations (if applicable, uploaded in the optional ‘Other’ slot), (4) the names and contact information for three references who can speak to your teaching credentials and (5) a statement of teaching philosophy.

Applications accepted until June 30, 2025. Applicants wishing to remain under consideration after that date must reapply on July 1, 2025.

References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

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 ContactDr. Costanza Meneghetti, costanza.meneghetti@colostate.edu

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryInstructional Course Design and Administration

Duty/Responsibility

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

• Administer course through Colorado State University’s learning management system.

Percentage Of Time30

Job Duty CategoryInstructional Course Delivery

Duty/Responsibility

• Deliver instructional course material via multi-media teaching techniques in relevant subject areas in prescribed delivery format.

Percentage Of Time70

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you able to teach courses in-person at the Fort Collins campus in Colorado?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume or CV

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents

• Other