Lecturer Of Economics in Denver, Colorado

DepartmentEconomics

About the University

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

Interested applicants must apply online at MSU Denver’s career site,
https://msudenver.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/MSUDenver, and search for JR103145.

Click on Apply and submit all of the following required materials:
Curriculum vitae
Letter of application
References. Please include the names and contact information for three
professional references.

Applications that do not include all required materials ay not be reviewed.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for… 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.
We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students,