"Lecturer - Criminal Justice - BACJ (Pool)"

Lecturer, Criminal Justice - BACJ (Pool)

Department of Criminal Justice
College of Public Service

The College of Public Service at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Criminal Justice from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

This position will teach undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice. For example, courses would include core courses and/or option area courses for the Criminal Justice major. Classes may be on-campus, online, or hybrid. While all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, the department has a current need for lecturers with the following areas of expertise:

• Corrections
• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Forensic Science
• Crime Mapping
• Data Analysis
• Law Enforcement
• Substance Abuse and Treatment

Duties include class preparation, delivery of course materials, creation of assessments (examinations, papers, learning activities) and grading, and maintaining availability for student consultations during the semester. The position includes regular communication with the program director and staff throughout the semester.

Please note that we will contact qualified individuals as needed to teach classes. This posting is to create a pool of applicants.

Salary Range: $1,300/ credit hour. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Benefits: This position is eligible for paid sick leave.

Work Location: Remote, On-site or Hybrid, depending on class format and department needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's degree or higher in criminal justice, Criminology, or a related discipline from an accredited institution is required.
  + Substitution: Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience, which may include teaching at post-secondary levels and/or leading professional training, is preferred.
• Ability to teach in multiple formats (on-campus, online, hybrid) is preferred.
• At least 5 years of applied work experience in the criminal justice system is preferred.

Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting:
1. A current resume/CV. Must include date ranges and whether the position was full time or part time.
2. A cover letter that specifically describes (in detail) your professional work experience and how it relates to this position.
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 38332).