Lecturer - Student Affairs in Education; pool

Position: Lecturer - Student Affairs in Higher Education (pool)
Lecturer - Student Affairs in Higher Education

College of Education

Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations

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 a Lecturer for Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE) 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. 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 Student Affairs in Higher Education (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. For example, 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.

Generally, graduate classes meet in-person on-campus and undergraduate classes meet asynchronously online.

Tentative Search Timeline

This is an evergreen Lecturer Pool for the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations 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:
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 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

* The ideal candidate has a terminal degree (e.g., PhD, ED, JD)

* 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…