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 Number202500150F
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 Department of Finance and Real Estate is one of five departments in the College of Business. The Department has a strong record of research accomplishments and provides excellent research support, with subscriptions to most common databases. The Department offers a Master of Finance, and undergraduate concentrations in finance, financial planning, and real estate, and participates in the other programs of the College. The Department currently has 13 tenure-track and 6 non-tenure track faculty. The Department serves the more than 700 undergraduate students in finance, financial planning, and real estate. Visithttps://biz.colostate.edu/resources/departments/department-of-finance-and-real-estateto learn more.
The College of Business at Colorado State University is an AACSB -accredited business school that embraces the values of: access, excellence, impact, and community. The College was recently selected as a winner of the Financial Times "Best Business School" award for responsible business education, and its Impact MBA program was ranked by Corporate Knights as the No. 4 "Better World MBA" worldwide. These recognitions are aligned with the College's vision to inspire and inform business practices that improve societal well-being and the health of our planet.
Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research Extensive Institution with a land grant mission serving approximately 26,000 graduate and undergraduate (resident-instruction) students. CSU has been recognized as a premier research university, with world-class research in infectious disease, atmospheric science, clean energy technologies, and environmental science. CSU also offers among the very best professional programs in the country in corporate sustainability (Impact MBA ), veterinary medicine, occupational therapy, agriculture, and construction management. CSU's STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) platinum rating reflects the university's commitment to sustainability.
Tenure/Tenure Track?
% Research0
% Teaching100
% Service0
% Administration0
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on06/30/2026
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.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; the College of Business will not provide visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Required Job Qualifications
Applicable Master's, J.D., or Ph.D. that is aligned with one or more of the following subject 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 current doctoral candidate in a field of study that is aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas
Or applicable undergraduate degree with five years or more professional work experience aligned with one or more of the above-mentioned subject areas
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
Legal authorization to work in the US
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; (2) a cover letter that details required educational level, relevant university teaching experience or potential, and 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.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Applications accepted until June 30, 2026. Applicants wishing to remain under consideration after that date must reapply on July 1, 2026.
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
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
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