Metropolitan State University of Denver · Denver, CO

Economics Affiliate Instructor at Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO

Full-timeDenver, COPosted 2026-07-18Apply on Workday

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Department

Economics

About the University

About the Department of Economics

The Department of Economics at Metropolitan State University of 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. For more information about the Department of Economics in our AACSB-accredited College of Business, please visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/economics.

Position Summary

The Department of Economics at Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) invites applications for part-time affiliate faculty teaching positions.

Responsibilities

  • Teach 3 - 9 credit hours
  • Be available for consultation with students
  • Will work and interact with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff

Required Qualifications

  • M.A. or M.S. in Economics, Applied Economics, Agri-Econ Economics, or a related field within the last 6 years
  • Meet College of Business Faculty Qualifications Policy criteria to be classified as SA, PA, or IP. For complete details, visit: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/College-of-Business-Faculty-Qualifications-Policy.pdf

Preferred Qualifications

ABD or Ph.D. within the last 6 years with record of at least one publication in a journal listed in ABDC or Cabell's (less than 50%), or a refereed book chapter and at least one conference presentation

Terms of Employment

Salary for Announcement

How to Apply

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copies of all unofficial graduate scripts
  • If ABD, please provide email from advisor providing evidence that graduate student has ABD status or date of when graduate will defend their proposal

Please submit questions to Dr. Alexandre Padilla, Chair and Professor of Department of Economics, at padilale@msudenver.edu or 303-615-0116.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Posting Representative

Tanya Rogowsky

Posting Representative Email

trogowsk@msudenver.edu

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