University of Colorado
Lecturer - Student Affairs in Higher Education (pool)
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Lecturer – Student Affairs in Higher Education (Pool)
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement. We are actively seeking a part‑time Lecturer for Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) to join our College of Education and Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations.
Pay:
$3,000 per 3‑credit course. Courses with low enrollment (less than 12 students) may be canceled. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location:
Hybrid. The position is open only to Colorado state residents or those who intend to reside in Colorado while employed by UCCS.
Summary:
The College of Education will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the SAHE program 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.
Lecturers will teach SAHE classes such as Student Affairs Leadership, Leading Teams and Organizations, Social Foundations of Higher Education, College Student Development Theory, Counseling and Helping Skills in Higher Education, Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education, Budgeting and Finance in Student Affairs, Student Services Program Development and Evaluation, Research and Statistics, Diversity and Inclusiveness in Higher Education, Culturally Responsive Practices in Higher Education, Crisis Management and Response, and the Student Affairs Practicum/Internship. Graduate classes meet in‑person on campus; undergraduate classes meet asynchronously online.
Essential Functions
Teach assigned courses in the designated modality.
Develop syllabus using the College of Education course template.
Complete required trainings as determined by the Department, College, or University.
Create, maintain, and utilize a Canvas shell for the duration of the course.
Ensure Canvas shell meets accessibility standards.
Assess student assignments and submit final grades by the deadline in Canvas and CU‑SIS.
Inform program faculty director and/or department chair of student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
Tentative Search Timeline
Priority Application Dates:
Fall Semester: July 1, 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, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs (paid vacation, medical or retirement benefits). However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours 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 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 Student Affairs in Higher Education, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field is required.
Professional experience in the specific course content area is required.
Availability to teach in‑person classes on campus or online asynchronous classes is required.
Preferred same of terminal degree (PhD, ED, or JD).
Current engagement in professional development activities in the specific course content area is highly desirable.
Application Materials
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial transcript(s)
References may be requested.
Applicants may not submit applications via email or surface mail. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. If you are not selected in the current pool, you may reapply to the subsequent pool. The lecturer pool remains through March 31, 2026 when all applications will be dispositioned from the pool and a new announcement will be posted by May 2026. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.
Job Category: Faculty. Primary Location: Colorado Springs. Schedule: Part‑time.
Contact: Lori Unruh, lunruh@uccs.edu
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Pay:
$3,000 per 3‑credit course. Courses with low enrollment (less than 12 students) may be canceled. This position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.
Work Location:
Hybrid. The position is open only to Colorado state residents or those who intend to reside in Colorado while employed by UCCS.
Summary:
The College of Education will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the SAHE program 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.
Lecturers will teach SAHE classes such as Student Affairs Leadership, Leading Teams and Organizations, Social Foundations of Higher Education, College Student Development Theory, Counseling and Helping Skills in Higher Education, Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education, Budgeting and Finance in Student Affairs, Student Services Program Development and Evaluation, Research and Statistics, Diversity and Inclusiveness in Higher Education, Culturally Responsive Practices in Higher Education, Crisis Management and Response, and the Student Affairs Practicum/Internship. Graduate classes meet in‑person on campus; undergraduate classes meet asynchronously online.
Essential Functions
Teach assigned courses in the designated modality.
Develop syllabus using the College of Education course template.
Complete required trainings as determined by the Department, College, or University.
Create, maintain, and utilize a Canvas shell for the duration of the course.
Ensure Canvas shell meets accessibility standards.
Assess student assignments and submit final grades by the deadline in Canvas and CU‑SIS.
Inform program faculty director and/or department chair of student issues and concerns in a timely manner.
Tentative Search Timeline
Priority Application Dates:
Fall Semester: July 1, 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, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to faculty under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs (paid vacation, medical or retirement benefits). However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave at 0.034 hours 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 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 Student Affairs in Higher Education, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field is required.
Professional experience in the specific course content area is required.
Availability to teach in‑person classes on campus or online asynchronous classes is required.
Preferred same of terminal degree (PhD, ED, or JD).
Current engagement in professional development activities in the specific course content area is highly desirable.
Application Materials
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Unofficial transcript(s)
References may be requested.
Applicants may not submit applications via email or surface mail. Please apply at www.cu.edu/cu-careers. If you are not selected in the current pool, you may reapply to the subsequent pool. The lecturer pool remains through March 31, 2026 when all applications will be dispositioned from the pool and a new announcement will be posted by May 2026. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position.
Job Category: Faculty. Primary Location: Colorado Springs. Schedule: Part‑time.
Contact: Lori Unruh, lunruh@uccs.edu
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