Lecturer - P-Educational Leadership; pool

Lecturer - P-12 Educational Leadership (pool)

The College of Education at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) will establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in the P-12 Educational Leadership 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 P-12 Educational Leadership classes. For example, American Foundations of Education;
Leading Teams and Organizations;
Research and Statistics;
Vision, Ethics, and Politics for School Leaders;
Legal and Financial Aspects of School Administration;
Data Driven Program Evaluation and Curriculum Assessment;
Collaborative Leadership for Equity and Community Outreach;
Human Resources Management and Staff Development;
Instructional Leadership;
Supervision and Evaluation of Instruction;
Social Foundations of Educational Trends;
Master s Research Lab;
Transformational Leadership in Central Office Administration;
Quality Systems Management in Central Office Administration;
Special Education Leadership; and Practicum in School Leadership. Classes are offered online, in-person, and through hybrid means.

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned course in assigned course modality
• Develop syllabus for course using College of Education accessible course template
• Complete necessary trainings as determined by Department, College, and/or University
• Develop, maintain, and utilize Canvas shell for duration of the course
• Ensure Canvas shell meets accessibility standards
• Assess student assignments and submit final grades by 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

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the P-12 Educational Leadership lications 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:
  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 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master s degree in Educational Leadership, Education Administration, or a closely related field is required
• Professional experience in the specific course content area is required
• The ideal candidate has a terminal degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, JD)
• An active Principal, Special Education Director, and/or Administrator License is highly desirable
• Current engagement in professional development activities in the specific course content area is highly desirable

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 .edu/cu-careers. (Req. ) 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 Sep 19, 2025

Unposting Date Ongoing

Posting Contact Name Lori Unruh

Posting Contact Email lunruh

Position Number

• Entry level

• Part-time

• Education and Training
• Higher Education

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