"Lecturer"

Lecturer

University of Colorado Denver

Position Details

Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer
FTE: Part-time
Salary Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $1,615 per credit hour (lower division), $1,645 per credit hour (upper division), or $1,808 per credit hour (graduate level).
Position #00007258 - Requisition #36564

The University of Colorado Denver is the state's premier public urban research university and equity-serving institution. Globally connected and locally invested, CU Denver partners with future-focused learners and communities to design accessible, relevant, transformative educational experiences for every stage of life and career. Across seven schools and colleges in the heart of downtown Denver, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges through breakthrough innovations and impactful research, and creative work.

Job Description

This posting will establish and maintain a pool of part-time lecturers with experience teaching Political Science courses in designated fields of the discipline, which may include specializations in areas such as Area Studies, American Political Thought, Research Methodology, Constitutional Law, Environmental Politics, Labor, Social Economy, Local Government Leadership, Community Organizing/Development, and courses within their area of expertise, for the Department of Political Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver. The Center for New Directions in Politics & Policy is within the Department of Political Science and manages an applied Master's Degree and several undergraduate and graduate certificates, delivered primarily through weekend intensive in-person graduate courses. New Directions will also hire lecturers from this pool of applicants.

By submitting your application, you will become part of an applicant pool. Candidates hired from this pool will fill temporary, non-tenure track positions and will teach no more than two courses per semester. Appointments will be part-time (less than 50%) and will be made semester-by-semester, depending on the needs of the department and subject to budgetary approval. Therefore, this posting does not necessarily reflect a current open position. The Department of Political Science will contact you if there is an opening that suits your qualifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Political Science or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous teaching experience
• PhD or ABD in Political Science

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner, across various modalities.
• Ability to effectively listen and share relevant information.
• Ability to establish and respond to, as well as, balance multiple work priorities, follow through, and meet established deadlines.
• Intentionally contribute to a respectful, equitable, positive, and professional workplace.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Understanding of the needs of a diverse student population.
• Strong commitment to student education and success.
• Experience in online or hybrid delivery.

Compensation and Benefits:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $1,615 per credit hour (lower division), $1,645 per credit hour (upper division), or $1,808 per credit hour (graduate level).
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Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:
• A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position. Please detail your availability in your letter, including the specific days (Monday-Friday, weekends) and times (daytime or evening) you are able to teach.
• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
• Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting both on and off-list references).

Job Category: Faculty
Primary Location: Denver
Schedule: Part-time
Posting Date: Apr 7, 2025
Unposting Date: Ongoing