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Metropolitan State University Of Denver Assistant Professor Of Finance in Denver, Colorado
DepartmentSchool of Business-Office
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 Finance
The Department of Finance upholds values that align with the broader mission of the university, emphasizing community, accessibility, diversity, respect, and excellence. Our collaborative team is comprised of eight full-time faculty members, alongside a skilled group of professional staff and part-time adjunct faculty. We serve almost 400 majors and offer undergraduate degrees in Finance, Real Estate, and Banking, as well as a Personal Financial Planning Certificate. Our approach integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application to ensure the efficient and effective use
Position Summary
The Department of Finance at MSU Denver invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This position is a nine-month, full-time tenure track appointment beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to teach upper division classes in finance. In addition, this candidate will be required to engage in meaningful professional development activities as evidenced by the production of intellectual contributions to be shared with the wider academic and professional communities. Further, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in service activities to benefit the department, college, and/or university.
In particular, the successful candidates for this position will be expected to hold a Ph.D. in Finance as evidenced by the graduate transcripts. Conducting research in the field of Finance is an expectation in this position.
MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their rst year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach according to university specified polices using a variety of instructional modes and courses that fit the needs of the department. the successful. Consistently high levels of teaching performance, as evidenced by student ratings of instruction will be a key consideration in reappointment. The successful candidate for this position will be expected to teach courses in finance.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage in activities that enhance the faculty member's knowledge base and skill set, are shared with the wider academic community, and result in the cultivation of new concepts and material that can then be delivered in the classroom. Such intellectual contributions are expected in this position and will be a key condition of reappointment.
Required Qualications A research-based Ph.D. degree in Finance from a full-time AACSB-accredited institution or ABD candidates will be considered with evidence of completion of degree by start of contract (mid-August 2025) Candidates must meet the criteria described in the College of Business Faculty Qualifications polic for SA or PA status at the time of hire. These classifications are explained in detail in the document linked here: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CBUS-Polic y-on-Faculty-Qualifications-2-4-22-Final.pdf
Preferred Qualications Proven ability to teach upper-division finance courses, with at least two years of documented success in high-level university teaching Professional certifications, CFP preferred Recent industry experience in personal financial planning, wealth management, or investment Established record of scholarly contributions or demonstrated potential to produce intellectual work that contributes to the academic community Experience in online teaching, utilizing platforms such as Canvas or other similar learning management systems.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every preferred qualification. We are most interested in finding the candidate who will best contribute to our Department and the University.
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The salary range for this position is $114,000 - $124,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The... 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