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Lecturer - Teaching and Learning (Pool)

University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509

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Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking Lecturers to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success. Lecturer - Teaching and Learning

College of Education

Department of Teaching and Learning

Engage. Educate. Empower. Join UCCS as a Lecturer!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking Lecturers to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

Pay Range : $3,000 per 3-credit course. Courses with low enrollment (less than 12 students)

are paid based on a pro-rated salary range.

Compensation will be commensurate upon experience, qualifications, and teaching assignments. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location : Determined by course modality: Hybrid

Summary

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of

Lecturers

in the Department of

Teaching and Learning

from which future appointments of temporary, non-tenure track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time (less than 50% time) and will be made semester-by-semester.

Qualified applicants will be placed in the department pool and will be considered for part-time departmental needs to teach courses for programs in the Department of Teaching and Learning. Classes primarily meet in-person, on-campus, but courses could also be offered hybrid or online.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

Teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester. Topics areas to be taught may include: Schools, Society, and Diversity; Children’s Literature; Educational Psychology; Inclusive Education Foundations; Literacy, Social Studies, Science, and Mathematics Methods and Content Courses; Child Development; Family Diversity; Early Childhood Center Administration; Child-Centered Inclusive Instruction; Assessment; Universal Design for Learning; Classroom Management; Health and PE for Elem Teachers; Arts Integration for Elem Teachers; Collaboration and Co-Teaching; Gifted and Talented Education; Special Education; Multisensory Education; Language Acquisition; English Second Language for Educators; Field Experience and Practicum. Follow posted syllabus and Canvas content. Effectively use Canvas, an online learning management system. Create highly engaging learning experiences related to course outcomes. Gather and assess evidence of student learning in accordance with course expectations. Use effective distance and online learning methods. Respond to student learning needs in a timely manner. Implement culturally responsive practices.

A lecturer’s duties include: meeting assigned classes or delivering on-line content consistent with university, college/school, and department policies; providing instruction in assigned classes consistent with the content and learning objectives of the regular course syllabus and, if appropriate, with department course coordination policies; being available, either face to face or electronically, to students in assigned classes to provide additional academic support as needed and appropriate for the teaching assignment; and complying with university-wide student evaluation of instruction policies and peer observation policies.

Tentative Search Timeline

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Department of Teaching and Learning at UCCS.

Applications will be reviewed on a semester-by-semester basis as business needs arise.

Priority Application Dates: Applications submitted by the following dates will receive priority consideration: Fall Semester: June 15, 2025 Spring Semester: November 1, 2025 Summer Semester: March 1, 2026 Interview Dates: Candidates whose qualifications match specific course openings may be contacted for interviews at any time as hiring needs arise. Potential Start Dates: Employment start dates will vary based on course scheduling needs and will align with the start of the relevant academic semester.

Because this appointment is temporary in nature, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education or closely related field is required. Professional experience in the specific course content area is required. Experience working directly with children in a classroom setting is required. The preferred candidate will have a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, JD, EdD). Current engagement in professional development activities in the specific course content area is highly desirable.

All employees of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) are required to complete training on policies and procedures administered by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE), under the supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Institutional Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Required training includes: understanding and reporting conduct prohibited by the sexual misconduct, protected class nondiscrimination, and conflicts of interest in cases of amorous relationships policies, related retaliation, and compliance with accommodations regarding disability, pregnancy or related conditions, and religion. All employees are also designated as “responsible employees” and are required to report conduct prohibited under these policies. Additionally, when a person discloses a pregnancy or related condition to an employee, that employee must provide that person with the Title IX Coordinator’s contact information and inform the person that the Title IX Coordinator can coordinate specific actions to ensure that person’s equal access to the university’s education programs or activities. More information is available at:

Policies and Resolution Procedures | Office of Institutional Equity (uccs.edu)

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Note: This job description outlines this role's general responsibilities, qualifications, and physical requirements at UCCS. It is not an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The university reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities as needed to meet the university's needs.

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Special Instructions to Applicants

This lecturer pool will remain through March 31, 2026 when all applications will be dispositioned from the pool and a new announcement will be posted by May 2026. This posting is for the fall 2025 semester and the 2026 spring and summer semesters. If you are not selected in the current pool, you are welcome to reapply to the subsequent pool. Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. (Req. ID #36842) Official transcripts are required upon hire. References may be requested.

Job Category

Faculty

Primary Location

Colorado Springs

Department

C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus

Schedule

Part-time

Posting Date

May 13, 2025

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Posting Contact Name

Lori Unruh

Posting Contact Email

lunruh@uccs.edu

Position Number

00645343 Seniority level

Seniority level Entry level Employment type

Employment type Part-time Job function

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