Lecturer in Executive MBA Program

Position Details
CU Denver Business School
Official Title: Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer in Executive MBA Program
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: $20,000 per 3-credit graduate course (or pro-rated equivalent)
Position #00703908 - Requisition #35228

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About the University of Colorado - Denver
The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through break through innovations and impactful research, and creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $800 million. For more information, visit www.ucdenver.edu.

About the CU Denver Business School
"Denver Built. Global Ready". At the CU Denver Business School, we make the most of being deeply embedded in the heart of Denver and the nation's fastest growing economy. You'll find a welcoming, inclusive community that encourages what you bring with you and what you aspire to be. We're ready to equip any future - locally and globally. We offer more choices than any other Business School in Colorado, with 14 Undergraduate Majors, 5 Industry Programs, 5 MBA Options, 3 Centers of Excellence, and 10 Master of Science Programs. We rank at the top for Social Mobility in Colorado, maintaining over three-hundred Business relationships in Colorado and across the country. 80% of our career-minded students work while enrolled, opening doors and lowering barriers to success. CU Denver Business School is the #1 top-ranked national university in Colorado for campus ethnic diversity (US News).

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

The CU Denver Business School brings together a world-class faculty, top-notch students, and influential business partners. With classes offered during the day, in the evening, and online, the Business School is the largest graduate school of business in the region and the first choice of business professionals.

The Business School seeks to establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the Executive MBA Program from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure-track positions will be made. Appointments will be part-time (less than 50% FTE) and will be made semester-by-semester, as teaching needs arise.

This posting does not necessarily reflect a current, open position. This temporary Lecturer pool is anticipated to remain continuously active through May 2025, at which point all applications will be cleared from the pool. Applicants will be welcome to apply to future pools after that date.

Lecturer in Executive MBA Program

What you will do:
Lecturers selected from this pool will teach classes in the Executive MBA Program in the Business School at the University of Colorado Denver. 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.).

Classes taught will be at the graduate level and will generally be limited to three credit hours. Lecturers teaching these classes will instruct in either one or multiple teaching modalities (in-person, online-remote, or hybrid).

Qualifications you must already possess (Minimum Qualifications)

• Master's degree in a business-related field, or a field related to the teaching assignment.
• 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 eight years of duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)

• Prior experience working in the capacity of a consultant, preferably with an ongoing position that is client facing.
• Prior experience teaching or guest lecturing in a graduate program on the topic of business.
  
• Previous experience collaborating with MBA-level projects, either as a facilitator, participant, or client.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional communication skills.
  
• Ability to effectively and independently plan, establish and implement teaching goals and objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

*Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Conditions of Employment
Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required. The CU Denver Executive MBA is an accelerated professional program eighteen months in length. The schedule of a standard course is eight weeks, with four in-person class sessions on Friday and Saturday in weeks one and five. All other class sessions are either synchronous online or asynchronous, with in-office hours contingent upon the modality of teaching assignment(s).

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $20,000 per 3-credit graduate course. Compensation for non-3-credit appointments will be set at a pro-rated amount and based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted through May 2025, at which point all applications will be cleared from the pool. Applicants will be welcome to apply to future pools after that date.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• A current CV/Resume
• List of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references)
  
  Background Check Policy
  The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Alternative formats of this ad are available upon request for persons with disabilities.

Diversity and Equity

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu. Please click here for information on disability accommodations: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/human-resources/employee-relations-performance/ada-compliance

Office of Equity: https://www1.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity

The University of Colorado Denver is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.