"Lecturer"

Lecturer

University of Colorado Denver

Position Details

Faculty Level/Title: Lecturer
Working Title: Lecturer
FTE: Full-time or part-time
Salary Range: The hiring rate for this position has been established at $1,704 per credit hour (undergraduate level courses) and $1,849 per credit hour (graduate level courses).
Position #00007998 - Requisition #38581

Job Description

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. The Department of Economics is seeking a Lecturer with an MA degree or higher in Economics or a related field to fill a temporary, part-time (less than 50%), non-tenure-track teaching position beginning January 2026.

The Department seeks a lecturer to teach Economics courses, such as Principles of Macroeconomics, International Finance, International Trade, Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, and graduate level Macroeconomic Theory. This position will teach no more than two courses per semester. Appointments will be made semester-by-semester, depending on the needs of the department and subject to budgetary approval.

What you will do:

• Serve as instructor of record for course(s) assigned.
• Deliver curriculum, design, and grade assessments and assign grades.
• Work with the department to ensure that the class meets pedagogical standards and is appropriate scaffolded in curriculum.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.A. or M.S. in Economics or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or related field.
• Experience teaching in a higher education environment in related field to teaching assignment(s).

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.

Conditions of Employment

This position follows a hybrid work structure where employees can work remotely or from the office, as needed, based on demands of specific tasks or personal work preferences. Working from the office is encouraged when working on tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $1,704 per credit hour (undergraduate level courses) and $1,849 per credit hour (graduate level courses).

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.
• 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).

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, and interviews begin. Preference will be given to complete applications received by January 4, 2026 at 11:59:00 PM.

Questions should be directed to Christine Lukvec, Christine.Lukvec@ucdenver.edu.