Lecturer in Career & Professional Development

Overview

Lecturer in Career & Professional Development – University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver).

Faculty:
Lecturer

Working Title:

Lecturer in Career & Professional Development

FTE:
Part-time (less than 50% FTE); appointments may be made semester-by-semester as teaching needs arise

Position #:

Requisition #: 36704

Salary Range: $5,535 per 3-credit undergraduate course / $6,000 per 3-credit graduate course

CU Denver, a public urban research university and equity-serving institution, located in downtown Denver. The CU Denver Business School is part of the University of Colorado Denver.

The CU Denver Business School 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 CU Denver Business School seeks to establish and maintain a pool of Lecturers in Career & Professional Development from which future appointments to temporary, non-tenure-track positions will be made. Appointments are part-time and may be made semester-by-semester, as teaching needs arise. This posting does not necessarily reflect a current, open position. The temporary Lecturer pool is anticipated to remain continuously active through March 2026, at which point applications will be cleared from the pool.

Applicants may apply to future pools after that date.

• Teach Career & Professional Development classes in the Business School at CU Denver; may be assigned to teach one-credit courses, including Professional Selling and related topics
• Deliver tailored instruction to students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds in accordance with curricular objectives and outcomes
• Prepare for each class with balanced, rigorous lesson plans; assess student progress according to curricular objectives and outcomes
• Adhere to program policies and report student offenses (plagiarism, cheating, absences, etc.)
• Instruct in undergraduate or graduate levels, generally one-credit or three-credit hours
• Teach in one or multiple modalities (in-person, online-remote, or hybrid)

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's or higher degree in Management, Human Resources, or an MBA, or other related degrees
• Recent significant professional, technical, or managerial experience related to the teaching assignment; at least five years of duties and responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching in closely related course topics

• Knowledge and proficiency in related discipline
• Demonstrated interest in mentoring and teaching
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with equitable practices
• Effective written and oral communication
• Leadership qualities and ability to plan and implement teaching goals independently
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the institution

Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required. Hybrid work structure; remote or on-site work allowed based on task demands, with on-site work encouraged for collaboration.

Not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• Salary range: $5,535 to $6,000 (depending on course level); one-credit courses or co-taught three-credit courses may be $2,767 to $3,000
• Part-time teaching role; not eligible for overtime or benefits
• Benefits information available through Employee Services
• Total compensation determined by factors including internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training

The Final date to receive applications for this pooled posting is 03/31/2026. Part-time appointments will be made as teaching needs arise for the  academic year.  the CU Careers site and attach:

• A current resume/CV

Note:

Applicants may be asked to provide original transcripts for the highest degree and two letters of recommendation upon hire. References may be checked as part of the employment process. For questions, contact Tanner Hivner, HR & Payroll Manager, ner.

CU Denver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request.