Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

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**Lecturer in Entrepreneurship**

**University of Colorado Denver**

Lecturer in Entrepreneurship-37323

Faculty

**Description**

**Position Details**

**CU Denver**

**Official Title** : Lecturer

**Working Title** : Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

**FTE** : Part Time | Hybrid

**Salary Range:** Minimum $6,000 **Position** #00638565- **Requisition** #37323

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CU Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution.

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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.

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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, 6 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6402827&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers) *

The CU Denver Business School seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment.

We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.

The Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship at the CU Denver Business School seeks to establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 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 2026, 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 Entrepreneurship**

**What you will do:**

Lecturers selected from this pool will teach Entrepreneurship classes in the CU Denver Business School.

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 either the undergraduate or 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 already possess (Minimum Qualifications)**

+ Master's or higher degree in a closely related field to the course topic.
+ 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 three years of duties and responsibilities.

**Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)**

+ Prior experience teaching in higher education.

**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities**

+ Knowledge and proficiency in related discipline.
+ Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching in related discipline.
+ Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion with a commitment to developing equitable practices.
+ Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
+ Ability to demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities.
+ Ability to effectively plan, establish and implement teaching goals and objectives independently without guidance and direction from other faculty.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

**Conditions of Employment**

+ Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.

This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences.

Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation 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 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6402827&targetURL=workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu) .

**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 a minimum of $6,000 per three-credit course; the rate may be increased depending on total course enrollment at census date.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set 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.

This position is/is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck.

The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions.

See Eligibility Matrix.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6402827&targetURL=https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits)

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6402827&targetURL=http://www.cu.edu/node/153125)

**Application Deadline**

Thank you for your interest in this pooled requisition.

Currently, applicants to this requisition are not subject to an interview process, but are reviewed and considered for appointment as teaching needs arise throughout the 2025 - 2026 academic year.

**Required Application Materials:**

To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6402827&targetURL=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)

Questions should be directed to Clair Seville at clair.seville@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6402827&targetURL=clair.seville@ucdenver.edu) .

**Background Check Policy**

CU 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.

**Qualifications**

Special Instructions to Applicants:Required Application Materials: To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6402827&targetURL=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)Questions should be directed to Clair Seville at clair.seville@ucdenver.edu (https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=6402827&targetURL=clair.seville@ucdenver.edu) .

**Application Materials Required:** Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Application Materials Instructions: Application Deadline Thank you for your interest in this pooled requisition.

Currently, applicants to this requisition are not subject to an interview process, but are reviewed and considered for appointment as teaching needs arise throughout the 2025 - 2026 academic year.

**Job Category:** Faculty

**Primary Location:** Denver

**Department:** U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 30055 - Business School

**Schedule:** Part-time

**Posting Date:** Jul 22, 2025

**Unposting Date:** Jan 1, 2026, 6:59:00 AM

**Posting Contact Name:** Clair Seville

**Posting Contact Email:** clair.seville@ucdenver.edu

**Position Number:** 00638565

**To apply, please visit: https://cu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=37323&lang=en (https://apptrkr.com/6402827)**

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