"Lecturer"

Lecturer

University of Colorado | Denver

Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer

Working Title: Lecturer

FTE: Part-time

Salary Range: $5677-$6400 per 3-credit course.

Position #00007314 - Requisition #36386

About the University

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Job Description

This posting establishes a pool of candidates to fill temporary, non-tenure track lecturer positions to teach one or more undergraduate level courses as needed in the Department of Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering and Management Program on a part-time semester-by-semester basis for AY25/26. Courses will vary from term to term and may include required courses or technical electives such as: Construction Engineering, Construction Equipment & Heavy Civil, Field Engineering & Management, Construction Safety, Sustainable Construction, or Building Technologies.

This position is paid on a per-course basis. Assignments are dependent upon student enrollments and are paid on a per course basis. There are no travel and relocation expenses available.

What you will do:

• Teach one to three classes as assigned per term.
• Prepare for each class session and deliver balanced, rigorous lessons via Canvas and Zoom in accordance with prescribed curricular objectives and outcomes.
• Hold weekly office hours as appropriate per course allocation.
• Assess student progress according to curricular objectives and adhere to program policies.
• Record attendance and grades online and be accessible for communication with students.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master of Science in a related field is required for teaching undergraduate level courses. A combination of a Bachelor's degree and 10 years of directly related experience may be substituted for the Master's degree.
• A PhD in Civil Engineering or fields related to construction is required for teaching graduate level courses. A combination of a Master's degree and 20 years of directly related experience may be substituted for the PhD.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with research or industrial experience in related discipline or teaching experience in a higher education environment are preferred.
• A professional engineering license is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to integrate academic knowledge and current field practices into the classroom.
• Ability to clearly explain complex concepts.
• Ability to maintain an engaging, productive classroom with a diverse range of students.
• Ability to effectively use technology in the classroom.

Conditions of Employment

• Depending on the course schedule, evening work may be required.
• Most of our courses require presence on campus twice a week.