Job Information
Metropolitan State University Of Denver Lecturer Of Economics in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentEconomics
About MSU Denver
MSU Denver enrolls over 16,000 students, where nearly 60% are rst generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certied institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most rst-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. MSU Denver is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented and historically minoritized groups.
About the Department of Economics
The Department of Economics at MSU Denver provides students with a valuable economic education through diverse courses and opportunities. Our teaching-focused faculty are committed to meeting students' interests and career goals through classroom instruction, reading and discussion colloquia, events, and internships. While prioritizing teaching, our faculty also actively engage in research, publishing on a wide range of policy-relevant topics including immigration, national defense, foreign policy, marijuana legalization, environmental economics, and institutional mechanisms to improve women's welfare.
Position Summary
The AACSB-accredited College of Business at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in the Department of Economics to begin Fall 2025. Preferred candidates will have teaching and research interests in at least one of these areas of specialization: monetary economics, money and banking, macroeconomics, law and economics, public choice, or public finance.
Qualified candidates who possess a commitment to excellence in teaching, student advising, professional development/scholarship, intellectual contributions, and service in an inclusive and diverse environment are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the position include a commitment to excellence in: Teaching 12 credits; teaching assignments may include online courses Student advising Scholarly activities to maintain MSU Denver College of Business' Scholarly Active status (https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/College -of-Business-Faculty-Qualifications-Policy.pdf)
The successful candidate must have a desire to work with a diverse student body, to increase student retention and success, and perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications ABD in Economics or PhD in Economics
Preferred Qualifications PhD in Economics with evidence of teaching excellence and a record of recent refereed publications Preferred candidates will have teaching and research interests in at least one of these areas of specialization: monetary economics, money and banking, macroeconomics, law and economics, public choice, or public finance
Salary for Announcement
The salary for this position is $90,000 annually at the Lecturer level.
MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, visit our Benefits section below.
Instructions to Apply
Please apply by Monday, 1/20/2025 at 11:59 PM MST for full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' under the Career tab. Position open until fill
For full consideration, you must include the following documents with your application: 1. Curriculum vitae 2. Letter of application 3. References. Please include the names and contact infor ation for three professional references.
Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected... For full info follow application link.
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 50% first generation students and over 45% 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.