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Adjunct Lecturer in Business – Open Pool

POSITION: Western Colorado University invites applications for an open pool adjunct lecturer faculty position for the School of Business in the area(s) of Accounting, Finance, Business Law, Marketing, Sales, or related areas. The School of Business may hire adjunct faculty from an applicant pool from time to time. The teaching load and course assignments are made by the Associate Dean. Teaching could be days or evenings and will be in-person or hybrid. Instructors may be hired for fall, spring and/or summer term in a given academic year. Applications will be accepted throughout the academic year. Hiring decisions are normally made during fall semester for spring semester, during early spring semester for the summer term, and during the late spring for fall semester.

The School of Business at Western has approximately 350 students. Students can earn degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, and Economics. For more information about the School of Business at Western, please visit https://western.edu/school/school-of-business/

QUALIFICATIONS: A terminal degree is preferred. However, candidates with a master’s degree in a relevant field or 20+ years of significant industry leadership experience will also be strongly considered.

Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate education, excellence in teaching, and willingness to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of a diverse student population. Candidates must also be able to use technology in instructional delivery, including the ability to teach online and hybrid courses. Collegiality and professional flexibility are characteristics of the department and would be sought in the successful candidate.

COMPENSATION​: Compensation is based on both credit hours and qualifications. Candidates with a terminal degree receive $1,500 per credit hour, while those without a terminal degree are compensated at $1,400 per credit hour.

START DATE: January 1st, 2025

APPLICATION: Apply online at www.western.edu/jobs . Applicants should submit the following documents, as appropriate: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, teaching evaluations, a statement of teaching philosophy, a diversity statement, and a reference list including the names and contact details of three references.

Please direct questions to Associate Dean, Paula Mann, email: [email protected] 

Screening of applications will begin immediately, and the pool will remain open.

Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education.

They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community. K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping… all within minutes of the campus.

Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS